(がいこくさん)

がいこくさん
noun, no-adjective
foreign-made, of foreign origin
buildingtransportation
1. foreign-made, imported
Produced or manufactured in a foreign country; of foreign origin.
これ外国産(がいこくさん)果物(くだもの)です
This is imported fruit.
Foreign-made cars are often expensive.
国産(こくさん)外国産(がいこくさん)どちらいいです
Which is better, domestic or foreign-made?

外国産(がいこくさん) combines 外国(がいこく) (foreign country) + (さん) (production/origin).

Common patterns

Compounds

Usage

  • Common in food labeling and product descriptions
  • Often contrasted with 国産(こくさん) (domestic)