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producing area, place of origin, production site
The region or area where a product (especially agricultural or natural products) originates or is produced.
この野菜の産地はどこですか。
Where is this vegetable from?
青森はりんご}の{産地として有名だ。
Aomori is famous as an apple-producing area.
産地直送の新鮮な魚を仕入れています。
We stock fresh fish shipped directly from the source.
産地直送 = direct from the source
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 産地直送 (direct from producing area, farm-to-table)
- 産地偽装 (falsification of place of origin)
- 産地表示 (origin labeling)
- 特産品の産地 (producing area of local specialty)
USAGE: 産地 is commonly used in food labeling and in discussions about where agricultural products, seafood, or manufactured goods come from. It's a key term in food safety and consumer protection contexts.