Japanese word

製品

Pronunciation

Romajiseihin

Meaning

  • nounproduct

Example

その製品を買います。so no sei hin o ka i ma su

I will buy that product.

Illustration for 製品 (product)

More examples

この製品は使い方が簡単です。ko no sei hin wa tsuka i kata ga kan tan de su

This product is easy to use.

Core concept

Refers to a made item viewed as something that a business offers, sells, or develops.

Common phrases

  • 製品を買うsei hin o ka u

    buy a product

  • 製品を選ぶsei hin o era bu

    choose a product

  • 製品の説明sei hin no setsu mei

    product description

Similar words

商品shōhin: An item intended for sale to customers or other businesses.
品物shinamono: A tangible item viewed as something that can be bought, sold, given, or received.

Definition in Japanese

製造され、販売や使用の対象となる品物。sei zō sa re han bai ya shi yō no tai shō to na ru shina mono

Word origin

製 (sei, "make") combines with 品 (hin, "item") to form 製品 (seihin), meaning an item made for sale or use.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, product often suggests something made and sold by a business, while goods is a broader word for items bought or sold.

Other meanings

  • goodsnoun

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