Translation guide
Items that spoil quickly, especially food. In Japanese, this concept is often expressed with specific terms for fresh or raw food, or by describing the need for refrigeration.
生鮮食品
perishables (food)
Referring to food that spoils quickly, such as dairy, meat, or fresh produce.
The standard term for perishable foods, especially fresh produce, meat, and seafood. Commonly used in retail and everyday contexts.
生鮮食品は冷蔵庫に入れてください。
Please put perishables in the refrigerator.
Literally 'food that spoils easily'. A descriptive phrase used in everyday conversation.
夏は傷みやすい食品に気をつけて。
In summer, be careful with perishables.
Foods that require refrigeration. Often seen on labels or in instructions.
この商品は要冷蔵食品です。
This product is a perishable item requiring refrigeration.
Items other than food that can decay or lose quality over time, such as flowers or certain chemicals.
Literally 'raw things'. Often used for fresh food but can extend to other perishable items like flowers. Casual.
生ものは早めに使ってください。
Use perishables promptly.
Things that rot easily. A general phrase for any perishable item.
腐りやすいものは冷暗所に保管してください。
Store perishables in a cool, dark place.
Referring to perishable cargo or goods that require special handling during transport.
Perishable cargo. Used in transportation and logistics.
生鮮貨物は温度管理が必要です。
Perishable cargo requires temperature control.
Products requiring refrigeration. Common in shipping instructions.
要冷蔵の商品はクール便で送ります。
Perishable items are sent by refrigerated delivery.
There is no single Japanese word that perfectly matches 'perishables' in all contexts. Choose the term based on what is perishing and the situation.