メーカー
めーかー
noun
maker, manufacturer
1.
maker, manufacturer, brand
A company that manufactures products. In Japanese, メーカー is used much more broadly than 'maker' in English, often serving as the standard word for 'manufacturer' or 'brand.'
どのメーカーの車ですか。
What make of car is it?
大手メーカーに就職した。
I got a job at a major manufacturer.
国内メーカーと海外メーカーの製品を比較して選んだ。
I chose after comparing products from domestic and foreign manufacturers.
USAGE:
メーカー is one of the most common business terms in Japanese. It is the standard word for manufacturer/brand and appears in job listings, product discussions, and everyday conversation. The English word "manufacturer" is rarely used in Japanese.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 大手メーカー: major manufacturer
- 国内メーカー: domestic manufacturer
- 海外メーカー: foreign manufacturer
- 食品メーカー: food manufacturer
- 自動車メーカー: automobile manufacturer
- 電機メーカー: electronics manufacturer
- メーカー希望小売価格: manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)