How can those who don't understand Japanese find their favorite products?
Unsure about the product's weight leads to not knowing how to choose cost-effective logistics. Hurry up and take a look at these Doorzo shopping tips~
Here is a summary of common Japanese words for different product categories and their approximate weights. Feel free to copy and search.
Tip 1: Due to multiple names for the same product (for example, some sellers may also write plush toy as ぬいぐるみ), the Japanese words listed below are common terms. Please note that individual sellers may use other terms.
Tip 2: Product weight includes packaging. The final weight may differ depending on the packaging materials the seller uses (bubble wrap, newspaper, plastic foam) or the product's material (such as clothing fabric, which varies in weight). The weights provided below are for reference only.
General/Grocery
English | Japanese | Weight per item (including packaging) |
Badge | バッジ | 50-200g |
Doll pendant | マスコット | 50-200g |
Action Figure | フィギュア | 500-3000g |
CD | CD | 200-300g |
Game card | ゲームカード | 100-300g |
Clay figure | ねんどろいど(ミニ) | 100-500g |
Capsule toy | ガシャポン | 50-100g |
Fashion/Clothing
English | Japanese | Weight per item (including packaging) |
A/W Coat | コート | 800-2000g |
S/S Windbreaker | トレンチコート | 800-1500g |
Long-sleeve Shirt | 長袖シャツ | 350-500g |
T-shirt | Tシャツ | 250-500g |
Dress | ワンピース | 350-600g |
Sweater | セーター | 500-800g |
Sports Shoes | スポーツシューズ | 600-1000g |
Leather Wallet | 革財布 | 300-800g |
Electronics
English | Japanese | Weight per item (including packaging) |
PS5 | PSゲーム機 | 1500-3000g |
PSP | PSPゲーム機 | 800-2000g |
Laptop | ラップトップ | 2000-3500g |
Camera | カメラ | 500-1000g |
Pro-Camera | プロ用カメラ | 850-2000g |
Camcorder | ビデオカメラ | 500-800g |
Pro-Camcorder | プロ用カメラ | 1500-2500g |
Headphones | イヤフォン | 100-1000g |
iPad | iPad | 1000-1500g |
HDD | ハードディスク | 500-1000g |
Motherboard | マザーボード | 1000-1500g |
MP3 | MP3プレーヤー | 150-500g |
Outdoor
English | Japanese | Weight per item (including packaging) |
Outdoor Clothing | アウトドア用 ウェア | 200-2000g |
Outdoor Backpack | アウトドア用 バッグ | 200-2000g |
Tent | テント | 5000-10000g |
Sleeping Bag | シュラフ | 2000-5000g |
Outdoor Folding Chair | アウトドア用 チェア | 1500-5000g |
Outdoor Table | アウトドア用 テーブル | 5000-20000g |
Outdoor Lamp | ライト・ランタン | 500-2000g |
Cooler box | クーラーボックス | 1500-3000g |
Outdoor Water Bucket | ウォータージャグ | 500-2000g |
Camping Cart | アウトドアワゴン | 10000-20000g |
BBQ Grill | バーベキュー焚き火台 | 1000-5000g |
Outdoor Kitchenware | キャンプ用食器 | 500-3000g |
Add-ons: Common Terms Used by Mercari Sellers
Since Mercari usually sells second-hand goods, Japanese sellers usually specify the condition of the goods and shipping methods in the product description. For Mercari enthusiasts, I have also compiled some common terms Mercari sellers use for your reference. Even if you can't understand all of the Japanese text, as long as you understand the keywords, you can greatly enhance your shopping experience. These terms are usually found in the product description:
English | Japanese |
Bubble Wrap | プチプチ |
Sold separately | バリ売り |
Buy now (no need to comments) | 即購入 |
With tag / Without tag | タグ付き/タグ無し |
Plastic packaging | ビニール |
With the original box / Without the original box | 箱あり/箱なし |
Size | サイズ |