製品

• Reading: せいひん
• Romaji: seihin
• Kanji breakdown: 製 (sei) — to manufacture, to make; 品 (hin) — goods, article, quality
• Pronunciation: /seː.çiɴ/

Meaning

Manufactured goods; finished goods; product. Items that have been produced through a manufacturing process.

A noun that specifically refers to goods that have been manufactured or produced, distinguishing them from raw materials. 製品 emphasizes the finished nature of the product. Common in industrial and consumer contexts. Often seen in compounds like 製品開発 (product development) and 工業製品 (industrial product).

Examples

1. この会社の製品は海外でも人気がある。 This company's products are popular overseas as well.
2. 製品の安全性を確認してから出荷する。 We confirm product safety before shipping.
3. 日本製の製品は品質が高いと言われている。 Products made in Japan are said to be high quality.

Usage Guide

Context: manufacturing, business, technology

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 製 (to manufacture, to make) and 品 (goods, article). The combination means manufactured or produced goods.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal