1.
ready-made product; off-the-shelf item; mass-produced goods
products made in advance and sold in standard sizes or specifications, as opposed to custom-made or handmade items
既製品のスーツを買った。
I bought an off-the-rack suit.
既製品では合うサイズがなかった。
There was no suitable size among the ready-made products.
手作りより既製品のほうが安くて早い。
Ready-made products are cheaper and faster than handmade ones.
FORMATION:
既製 (ready-made, pre-made) + 品 (item, goods)
CONTRAST:
- 手作り (handmade) - opposite concept
- オーダーメイド (custom-made) - opposite concept
- 注文品 (custom order item)
COMMON CONTEXTS:
- 既製品の服 (ready-to-wear clothing)
- 既製服 (ready-made clothes)
NUANCE:
While 既製品 is neutral, it can sometimes imply less personalization compared to custom or handmade items.