備品

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 備品. Reading: びひん. Core meaning: equipment; supplies.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 会議室の備品を一覧表と照らし合わせた / 壊れた備品には使用禁止の札を付けた.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Organizational equipment
  • 備品 refers to items an organization or facility keeps and manages for work. Distinguish them from personal belongings and consumables intended for one-time use.