1.
product, manufactured goods
An article or item that has been manufactured.
新製品を発売した。
They released a new product.
製品の説明を読んだ。
I read the product description.
この会社の製品は品質が良い。
This company's products are of good quality.
製品 refers to items that have been manufactured or produced, emphasizing the production process rather than commercial sale.
CONTRAST:
- 製品: manufactured product (emphasis on production)
- 商品: merchandise (emphasis on being for sale)
- 品物: goods, article (general term)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 新製品: new product
- 製品開発: product development
- 製品管理: product management
- 乳製品: dairy products
- 工業製品: industrial products
USAGE:
Often used in business and industrial contexts. When discussing items in stores, 商品 is more natural.