製品(せいひん)

製品(せいひん) refers to items that have been manufactured or produced, emphasizing the production process rather than commercial sale.

CONTRAST:

• 製品(せいひん): manufactured product (emphasis on production)
• 商品(しょうひん): merchandise (emphasis on being for sale)
• 品物(しなもの): goods, article (general term)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

• 新製品(しんせいひん): new product
• 製品(せいひん)開発(かいはつ): product development
• 製品(せいひん)管理(かんり): product management
• 乳製品(にゅうせいひん): dairy products
• 工業(こうぎょう)製品(せいひん): industrial products

USAGE:
Often used in business and industrial contexts. When discussing items in stores, 商品(しょうひん) is more natural.