入荷（にゅうか、nyuuka）
- arrival of goods

The Japanese word 入荷 (にゅうか, *nyuuka*) means "arrival of goods," "receipt of goods," or "stock arrival." It refers to the action of new products or materials being received at a store, warehouse, or any place where goods are stored for sale or use. It's a common term used in business, retail, and logistics. This concept is closely related to "receiving" or "stocking up." ⚫︎ It specifically focuses on the *inbound* movement of products. ⚫︎ It implies that something is coming *into* a specific location. ⚫︎ The term highlights the acquisition of inventory. ⚫︎ It also can indicate that a supplier has sent a delivery.

⚫︎ 新商品の入荷を知らせるメールが届きました。 Translation: I received an email notifying me of the [arrival of] new products. ⚫︎ あの店は、毎週水曜日に入荷があります。 Translation: That store has [deliveries] every Wednesday. ⚫︎ 今週はたくさんの商品が入荷する予定です。 Translation: A lot of products are scheduled to [arrive] this week.

⚫︎ You would use 入荷 in situations when discussing the receipt of merchandise or materials. ⚫︎ It is frequently seen in business contexts, such as conversations with suppliers, managers, or colleagues involved in inventory management. ⚫︎ You can use it when explaining stock levels. ⚫︎ It is also applicable when the delivery has to arrive. ⚫︎ Consider using this word when you want to report what new goods are being introduced or becoming available. ⚫︎ It is a formal word, but it is suitable for daily use.

⚫︎ The word is typically written in kanji as 入荷. ⚫︎ The reading is にゅうか (hiragana). ⚫︎ There are no variations in the okurigana.

⚫︎ 納品 (*nouhin*) - Delivery of goods (can also include the act of giving) ⚫︎ 入庫 (*nyuuko*) - Entering into storage ⚫︎ 着荷 (*chakuka*) - Arrival of goods (more formal, focusing on the moment of arrival)

⚫︎ 出荷 (*shukka*) - Shipping of goods / dispatch ⚫︎ 販売 (*hanbai*) - Sale ⚫︎ 在庫切れ (*zaikogire*) - Out of stock ⚫︎ 品切れ (*shina gire*) - Out of stock (less formal)

新しいゲームソフトが今週入荷する予定です。 ⚫︎ Translation: New game software is scheduled to [arrive] this week. ⚫︎ Explanation: This sentence states the expected date of when new game software will be received at the store.

入荷状況はウェブサイトで確認できます。 ⚫︎ Translation: You can check the [delivery] status on the website. ⚫︎ Explanation: The example tells the user how they can get information about the received goods.

The word 入荷 is formed by combining two kanji: 入 (*nyuu*), meaning "enter" or "come in," and 荷 (*ka*), meaning "baggage," "load," or "cargo." Therefore, the literal meaning reflects the act of goods entering a place.