品物

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 品物（しなもの） means a tangible item being traded or handled.
• Basic usage: Use it for an ordered item or goods on a shop shelf.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• An item versus merchandise
  • 品物 refers to an item being handled or exchanged; 商品 focuses on an item as something for sale.