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mass production
The manufacturing of goods in large quantities, typically using standardized processes and assembly lines. A shortened form of 大量生産.
この製品は量産体制に入った。
This product has entered mass production.
量産によってコストが大幅に下がった。
Mass production significantly reduced costs.
試作品は完成したが、量産するにはまだ課題が残っている。
The prototype is complete, but there are still challenges remaining before mass production.
An abbreviation of 大量生産 (mass production). The abbreviated form 量産 is more commonly used in everyday business and manufacturing contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 量産する (to mass-produce)
- 量産体制 (mass production system)
- 量産品 (mass-produced goods)
- 量産型 (mass-production model)
- 量産化 (transition to mass production)
Often contrasted with 手作り (handmade) or 少量生産 (small-batch production). Also used figuratively and humorously to describe producing something in large quantities, e.g., "churning out" reports or content.