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country of origin; producing country
The country where a product was manufactured, grown, or produced. Commonly seen on food labels, product packaging, and import documents.
原産国を確認する。
To check the country of origin.
このワインの原産国はフランスだ。
The country of origin of this wine is France.
食品の原産国表示は法律で義務づけられている。
Country of origin labeling for food products is required by law.
Compound of 原産 (original production/native) + 国 (country). Common collocations: 原産国表示 (country of origin labeling), 原産国を確認する (to confirm the country of origin). Related terms: 原産地 (place of origin, broader than country), 産地 (production area). In Japan, consumers often check the 原産国 on food items, especially for imported produce and meat.