🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

死在庫

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shizai ko

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Deadstock/ˈdɛd.stɒk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"店は死在庫を処分する必要があった。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Unsold or unused inventory, particularly in retail or fashion contexts.

    "The store had to discount the deadstock to make room for new arrivals."
  2. 2

    Items that are no longer in production or are discontinued.

    "Collectors often seek out deadstock sneakers that are no longer available in stores."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'deadstock' originated in the mid-20th century, combining 'dead,' meaning no longer in use or unsold, with 'stock,' referring to inventory or goods. It has evolved to describe unsold merchandise, particularly in the fashion and retail industries, reflecting changing consumer trends and inventory management practices.

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