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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.
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.