外注(がいちゅう)

がいちゅう
noun, suru verb
outsourcing, subcontracting
1. outsourcing, subcontracting, placing an order outside
Ordering work or services from an external company or individual rather than handling it internally. Common in business and manufacturing.
デザインを外注(がいちゅう)する。
To outsource the design work.
人手(ひとで)が足(た)りないので、一部(いちぶ)の業務(ぎょうむ)を外注(がいちゅう)に出(だ)した。
Since we're short-staffed, we outsourced some of the work.
外注(がいちゅう)先(さき)との連絡(れんらく)がうまくいかず、納期(のうき)に間(ま)に合(あ)わなかった。
Communication with the subcontractor didn't go well, and we missed the deadline.

USAGE:
Used as both a noun and a suru verb. 外注(がいちゅう)する means to outsource or subcontract. 外注(がいちゅう)に出(だ)す is also a common expression meaning the same thing.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 外注(がいちゅう)に出(だ)す: to send out for outsourcing
  • 外注(がいちゅう)先(さき): subcontractor, outsourcing partner
  • 外注(がいちゅう)費(ひ): outsourcing costs
  • 外注(がいちゅう)管理(かんり): outsourcing management
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Added 2026.2.20 18:50
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