Mercari Proxy Merchandise Vocabulary (English to Japanese)


Goods

This covers the different types of merchandise sorted out into different sections.  Not everything may be covered here, so please feel free to ask if you’re unsure.

Name
Description
Japanese
Rubber Strap
A rubber keychain that typically hangs either off a metal chain or a cellphone like strap
ラバーストラップ
Key Ring (Strap)
Typically, a rubber keychain that hangs from a metal ring
(ラバー) キーリング
Key Holder (Strap)
A keychain that hangs from a half of a metal ring with a latch. Will typically be acrylic
キーホルダー
Pins
An aluminium badge
ピンズ
Can Badges
Also, an aluminium badge, typically of lesser quality than pins. Typically shaped in a circle. Uses a safety pin to attach to things.
缶バッジ
Acrylic Badges
An acrylic badge that can be attached to objects with the safety pin or by the plastic holder
アクリルバッジ
Acrylic Stands
An acrylic standing display. Sometimes can come as a keychain as well.
アクリルスタンド

Stationery, posters, books etc.

T-shirt

A Japanese T-shirt is smaller than an American size so please keep this in mind when ordering shirts.

A general rule of thumb that people use is JP sizes are normally one smaller.

So a Japanese L = USA M

If you see the term “Free Size” being used, they’re a little bit bigger than a Japanese Large size (but not by much).

Tシャツ
Jersey

The Japanese term for “Jersey” is different from the western term

where you may think of a T-shirt made of silk/polyester.

Japanese jerseys are essentially zip up jackets and normally come in S-M or L-XL size.

ジャージ
Parka
Like the jersey, a “Parka” in Japanese terms are essentially Jumpers/Hoodies/Sweaters.
パーカー
Cups
Typically made of glass with a member imprinted on them. Please take care when importing these.
カップ
Mugs

Typically made of thick ceramic with imprinted members.

These are more durable than cups and normally have a handle for hot drinks.

マグカップ
Cushion Covers
Cushion covers are made of thin cotton fabric to put over square sized cushions.
クッションカバー
Pillow Covers

Like cushion covers, these are to put over your pillow.

Please keep in mind that your country’s pillow sizes may not be equal to Japanese sizes so do take note of this when importing them.

枕カバー
Dakimakura Cover

Similar to cushion or pillow covers, Dakimakura covers are normally made of a synthetic/silk like material to cover a dakimakura body pillow (normally 150cm/160cm tall).

They are typically used as a huggable life sized pillow when sleeping.

抱き枕カバー
Towel
Rough cotton towels that are primarily used to soak up water. They come in a lot of sizes from facial size, bath towel size and beach towel size.
タオル
Smartphone Case
Cases used to protect your smartphone. They are normally made out of acrylic or leather and will support most flagship sized, current generation smartphones.
スマートフォンカバー
Backpack
Self-explanatory with two straps and are typically more durable for frequent use.
バックパック リュックサック
Smartphone Ring
A smartphone ring is put on the back of your phone to help you get a better grip on it. It can also act as a stand.
落下防止リング
Tote Bag
A large duffel bag with two handles (think of it like a big grocery bag).
トートバッグ
Messenger bags
Around the shoulder character printed bags. They normally can fit a laptop and have a flap with a member printed on the front.
メッセンジャーバッグ



Source:https://blog.onibe.moe/merchguide/