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油染み
High
abura-jimi · Operation
oil staining — Oil on aperture blades can make them slow or stuck and usually needs service.
バラ売り不可
Low
bara-uri fuka · Sale terms
no separate sale — The seller will not split a set. A proxy generally cannot negotiate exceptions reliably.
バルサム切れ
High
barusamu-gire · Optics
balsam separation — Cemented lens elements are separating. Repair is specialist work and may not be practical.
美品
Low
bihin · Condition
beautiful item — Usually seller-defined praise, not a standardized grade; inspect photos and the detailed description.
防水未確認
High
bōsui mikakunin · Operation
water resistance unconfirmed — Do not expose the watch to water until it has been pressure-tested by a qualified technician.
部品取り
High
buhin-dori · Condition
for parts — Intended as a donor for components rather than a working product.
着払い
Medium
chakubarai · Shipping
postage paid on delivery — The receiver pays domestic shipping. Confirm that the proxy warehouse accepts this method and how it is charged.
チリ
Low
chiri · Optics
fine dust — A little internal dust is common in older lenses, but heavy dust can affect images.
電池切れ
High
denchi-gire · Operation
dead battery — A new battery may restore operation, but the phrase does not rule out leakage or circuit failure.
動作確認済み
Low
dōsa kakunin-zumi · Operation
operation confirmed — Some operation was checked, but the scope and duration may be narrow. Read what was actually tested.
動作未確認
High
dōsa mikakunin · Operation
operation not confirmed — The seller has not verified operation. Price and plan as if repair could be required.
拭きキズ
Medium
fuki-kizu · Optics
cleaning marks — Fine surface marks from cleaning can increase flare; strong light photos are useful.
外装
Low
gaisō · Watches
exterior — A heading for case, bezel, crystal, crown, bracelet, and cosmetic condition.
現状渡し
High
genjō watashi · Sale terms
handed over as-is — The item is sold in its current state, commonly without adjustment, repair, or broad guarantees.
返品不可
High
henpin fuka · Sale terms
returns not accepted — The seller rejects ordinary returns. Document discrepancies promptly and follow platform/proxy procedures.
ヘリコイド
Medium
herikoido · Operation
focusing helicoid — Stiffness, looseness, or uneven movement can indicate old lubricant or wear.
ホコリ
Low
hokori · Optics
dust — Check whether the dust is external, internal, or accompanied by haze or fungus.
ジャンク
High
janku · Condition
junk — Assume broken, incomplete, or for parts unless the listing proves otherwise. Returns are often restricted.
自動巻き
Low
jidō-maki · Watches
automatic winding — The watch winds from rotor movement; confirm manual winding support and power reserve separately.
純正
Low
junsei · Condition
genuine or manufacturer-standard — Often means an original-brand part, but photographs and reference comparison are still needed.
カビ
High
kabi · Optics
fungus — Optical fungus may lower contrast, etch coatings, and require specialist cleaning.
機関
Medium
kikan · Watches
mechanism — Refers to the movement or mechanical operation. Look for specific test and service details.
キズ
Medium
kizu · Condition
scratch — Location and depth matter. Ask whether a scratch is cosmetic, optical, or on a watch crystal.
コンパクト便
Low
konpakuto-bin · Size & packaging
compact parcel service — A domestic small-parcel category. It does not determine the final international parcel size.
コーティング劣化
Medium
kōtingu rekka · Optics
coating deterioration — Deteriorated coatings may affect flare resistance and cannot always be restored.
クモリ
High
kumori · Optics
haze or cloudiness — Internal haze can reduce contrast and may be difficult or uneconomical to remove.
クォーツ
Low
kuōtsu · Watches
quartz — Battery-powered operation; battery leakage and electronic faults remain possible in older pieces.
まとめ売り
Medium
matome-uri · Sale terms
sold as a bundle — Multiple items are sold together; condition may differ item by item and shipping weight can rise quickly.
未使用
Low
mishiyō · Condition
unused — May mean the seller did not use it, not factory-new. Storage deterioration can still exist.
文字盤
Low
mojiban · Watches
dial — Check printing, lume, stains, refinishing signs, and consistency with the reference.
ムーブメント
Medium
mūbumento · Watches
movement — Ask for a clear movement photo and calibre marking when authenticity or parts compatibility matters.
並品
Medium
namihin · Condition
average item — Expect visible wear or cosmetic flaws. Confirm whether operation is separately guaranteed.
ノークレームノーリターン
High
nō kurēmu nō ritān · Sale terms
no claims, no returns — The seller asks buyers not to complain or return. Platform rules may still apply, but dispute risk is higher.
入札
Low
nyūsatsu · Sale terms
bid — A submitted auction offer. Treat it as potentially binding under the service and marketplace rules.
オーバーホール
Low
ōbāhōru · Operation
overhaul — The scope varies. A receipt or itemized service description is stronger evidence than the word alone.
オークション
Low
ōkushon · Sale terms
auction — A timed bidding sale. Proxy bidding rules, deposits, and cutoffs can differ and should be checked.
落札
Low
rakusatsu · Sale terms
successful bid — The auction has been won. Payment, domestic delivery, and warehouse deadlines follow.
60サイズ
Low
roku-jū saizu · Size & packaging
size 60 — A Japanese parcel size class generally based on combined dimensions; carrier definitions and limits can change.
良品
Low
ryōhin · Condition
good item — Suggests ordinary used condition, but the standard varies by seller.
リューズ
Medium
ryūzu · Watches
crown — Check signing, threading, setting positions, and whether it appears original to the case.
整備済み
Low
seibi-zumi · Operation
serviced — Ask who performed the work, when it was done, and what was replaced or adjusted.
精度
Medium
seido · Watches
accuracy — Usually describes timekeeping gain or loss, often measured only over a limited period and position.
社外品
Medium
shagaihin · Condition
third-party item — A replacement part not made by the original brand. This can affect value, fit, and water resistance.
絞り
Medium
shibori · Operation
aperture — Check that blades move promptly, stay dry, and cover the full range.
即購入可
Low
soku kōnyū ka · Sale terms
immediate purchase allowed — The seller says purchase can proceed without a prior comment, subject to current marketplace rules.
送料込み
Low
sōryō-komi · Shipping
shipping included — Usually refers to domestic Japanese shipping. International proxy shipping remains separate.
手巻き
Low
temaki · Watches
hand winding — The watch is wound through the crown. Feel and winding duration are not proven by the phrase alone.
匿名配送
Low
tokumei haisō · Shipping
anonymous delivery — A marketplace domestic shipping method that hides personal addresses; proxy support can vary.
曜日送り
Medium
yōbi-okuri · Operation
day advancement — Check quick-set behavior and that day/date changes correctly around midnight.