Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Apr 20, 2007 04:30
17 yrs ago
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日本語 term
日本
変質
日本語 から 英語
ビジネス/金融
ビジネス/商業(一般)
inventory management
職務： 商品の変質、毀損、紛失の管理
The closest word I can think of is "aging", but perhaps there is a better term. This one is supposed to be a fairly general term covering decay, sunburn, oxidation, etc.
Thanks in advance.
The closest word I can think of is "aging", but perhaps there is a better term. This one is supposed to be a fairly general term covering decay, sunburn, oxidation, etc.
Thanks in advance.
Proposed translations
(英語)
| 3 +1 | Aging or deterioration |
casey
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| 3 +1 | deterioration |
hewhew
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| 4 | change in properties |
humbird
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| 3 | spoilage |
Joyce A
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Proposed translations
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Aging or deterioration
Aging is good, but I guess it doesn't include sun damage and stuff like that.
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Comment: "Many thanks to everyone. I decide to go with "deterioration", which is more general than aging."
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hewhew
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deterioration
商品の変質、毀損、紛失の管理
the management in respect of commodity deterioration, damage and loss
the management in respect of commodity deterioration, damage and loss
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change in properties
変質 is, by itself, rather neutral term, but indication is "something changing into something bad, yet occasionally into better".
I beleive "change in properties" is same, but not so obvious as "deterioration".
I beleive "change in properties" is same, but not so obvious as "deterioration".
Peer comment(s):
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Kurt Hammond
: this might be applicable in a scientific or extremely quantitative context but I don't think it is the natural wording for a commercial context.
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casey
: with Kurt
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spoilage
Here is another alternative for you: (product) spoilage
The term "spoilage" comes up often in terms of various types of inventory "going bad."
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http://www.unilever.com/PIOTI/EN/confidence/Ingredient_defin...
The above site refers to product “spoilage” with cosmetics and such. Ingredients are always being developed to increase the life of such products. Or else, the company can lose a lot of money. There are many other site references to this "spoilage" problem.
“Spoilage” is also used with fresh foods (meats, veggies, etc.)
Alternatively: "Perishables" is used too.
The term "spoilage" comes up often in terms of various types of inventory "going bad."
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Note added at 3 hrs (2007-04-20 08:28:58 GMT)
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http://www.unilever.com/PIOTI/EN/confidence/Ingredient_defin...
The above site refers to product “spoilage” with cosmetics and such. Ingredients are always being developed to increase the life of such products. Or else, the company can lose a lot of money. There are many other site references to this "spoilage" problem.
“Spoilage” is also used with fresh foods (meats, veggies, etc.)
Alternatively: "Perishables" is used too.
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