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manufacturer; maker; producer
The company or entity that produces or manufactures a product. Commonly found on product packaging and labels.
Usage
製造元 specifically refers to the entity that manufactures a product, as opposed to the seller or distributor. It is a standard term found on product packaging in Japan.
Common collocations
- 製造元に連絡する (to contact the manufacturer)
- 製造元不明 (manufacturer unknown)
- 製造元直送 (shipped directly from the manufacturer)