Japanese Conversation · Level 32
90 words
Japanese word
プロダクション
Pronunciation
Romajipurodakushon
Meaning
- nounproduction
Example
彼女は東京のプロダクションで働いています。kano jo wa tō kyō no pu ro da ku sho n de hatara i te i ma su
She works for a production company in Tokyo.
More examples
人気俳優がプロダクションを移籍しました。nin ki hai yū ga pu ro da ku sho n o i seki shi ma shi ta
A popular actor moved to a different production company.
Core concept
Describes an organization that represents performers and manages or creates entertainment projects as a business.
Common phrases
プロダクションと契約するpu ro da ku sho n to kei yaku su ru
sign with a production company
プロダクションに所属するpu ro da ku sho n ni sho zoku su ru
belong to a production company
Similar words
芸能事務所geinōjimusho: A talent agency that mainly handles performers' contracts, schedules, and professional activities.
Definition in Japanese
芸能人の所属や作品の企画・制作などを行う会社。gei nō nin no sho zoku ya saku hin no ki kaku sei saku na do o okona u gai sha
Word origin
プロダクション (purodakushon) is a Japanese loanword from English production, which comes from Latin prōdūcere, "to bring forth".
Usage tips
- In Japanese entertainment talk, プロダクション (purodakushon) often means a talent agency, so it can name the company representing an actor rather than the act of making a film.
Other meanings
- production companynoun