Japanese word

プロデュース

Pronunciation

Romajipurodyūsu

Meaning

  • nounproduction

Example

新しい番組のプロデュースをします。atara shi i ban gumi no pu ro dyū su o shi ma su

I handle the production of a new show.

Illustration for プロデュース (production)

More examples

彼は出演だけでなく、作品のプロデュースも担当しています。kare wa shutsu en da ke de na ku saku hin no pu ro dyū su mo tan tō shi te i ma su

He is in charge of the production of the work as well as appearing in it.

Core concept

Means taking responsibility for shaping a project and coordinating the work needed to bring it into being.

Common phrases

  • イベントのプロデュースi be n to no pu ro dyū su

    event production

  • 作品のプロデュースsaku hin no pu ro dyū su

    the production of a work

Similar words

制作seisaku: Making a creative work through the hands-on process of developing and completing it.
製作seisaku: Managing the business and financial arrangements for making a work.

Definition in Japanese

番組や商品などの企画を立て、内容を整え、完成までの進行を指揮すること。ban gumi ya shō hin na do no ki kaku o ta te nai yō o totono e kan sei ma de no shin kō o shi ki su ru ko to

Word origin

The Japanese noun プロデュース (purodyūsu) is a loanword from English produce, which comes through French from Latin prōdūcere, "to lead forth" or "bring forth."

Usage tips

  • In Japanese entertainment contexts, プロデュース (purodyūsu) can cover both creative decisions and practical coordination, so it is broader than simply making something.

Other meanings

  • designnoun
  • directionnoun

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