特産(とくさん)

とくさん
noun
specialty product; local specialty
1. specialty product; local specialty
A product that a particular region is known for producing. Every prefecture and city in Japan takes pride in its local specialties, especially food items.
この地域(ちいき)の特産(とくさん)はりんごです。
The local specialty of this area is apples.
駅(えき)で特産(とくさん)品(ひん)をおみやげに買(か)った。
I bought local specialty products as souvenirs at the station.
北海道(ほっかいどう)は乳製品(にゅうせいひん)や海産物(かいさんぶつ)など、特産(とくさん)品(ひん)が豊富(ほうふ)なことで知(し)られている。
Hokkaido is known for being rich in local specialties such as dairy products and seafood.

Usage

特産(とくさん) is almost always used with 品(ひん) as 特産品(とくさんひん) (specialty product) or as a modifier (特産(とくさん)の〜). It is closely tied to Japanese regional identity, tourism, and gift-giving culture.

Common collocations

  • 特産(とくさん)品(ひん) (specialty product)
  • 特産(とくさん)物(もの) (local specialty goods)
  • 地元(じもと)の特産(とくさん) (local specialty)
  • 〜の特産(とくさん) (specialty of ~)

Similar words

名産(めいさん) is very similar and often interchangeable, though 名産(めいさん) emphasizes fame or reputation, while 特産(とくさん) emphasizes uniqueness to the region.

Related Words

Synonym: 名産(めいさん) (famous local product)
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Added 2026.3.9 9:39 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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