原産(げんさん)

げんさん
noun
place of origin, native
formal
1. place of origin, native habitat
The original location or country where a plant, animal, or product comes from.
トマトは南米(なんべい)原産(げんさん)の野菜(やさい)です。
Tomatoes are vegetables native to South America.
原産地(げんさんち)を確認(かくにん)してから買(か)います。
I check the place of origin before buying.
この品種(ひんしゅ)は日本(にほん)原産(げんさん)です。
This variety is native to Japan.

Compounds

  • 原産(げんさん)地(ち) (place of origin)
  • 原産(げんさん)国(こく) (country of origin)
  • 〜原産(げんさん) (native to ~)

Usage

Often seen on food labels indicating where ingredients or products come from. 原産地(げんさんち)表示(ひょうじ) (origin labeling) is required by law for many food products in Japan.

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 産地(さんち) (producing area)
Compare: 出身(しゅっしん) (origin)
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Added 2026.1.13 22:58 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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