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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.'
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.