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added value, value added
Additional value created through processing, service, or enhancement. Used in business and economics for the extra worth added to a product or service beyond its raw cost.
付加価値の高い商品を開発する。
We develop high-value-added products.
サービスに付加価値を付けることが重要だ。
It's important to add value to services.
地域の素材を使って付加価値の高い製品を生み出すことが、地方経済の活性化につながる。
Creating high-value-added products using local materials leads to the revitalization of regional economies.
Compound of 付加 (addition) + 価値 (value). A key term in business and economics.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 付加価値の高い (high-value-added)
- 付加価値を付ける (to add value)
- 付加価値を生む (to generate added value)
- 付加価値税 (value-added tax, VAT)
USAGE NOTES:
付加価値税 is the formal term for VAT. In Japan, the equivalent is 消費税 (consumption tax), though 付加価値税 is used when discussing tax systems internationally.