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“Basic item” in Japanese

Short answer
定番 teiban てーばん

Basic item in Japanese is “定番” (teiban). Full meaning: standard item, usual thing, (a) classic, go-to choice, staple, regular fixture, standard procedure, convention; basic item (with stable demand), staple goods; standing guard, watchman.

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