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special order; custom order; made-to-order item
An item ordered with custom specifications, different from the standard product. Common in retail, fashion, and manufacturing.
この色は別注品です。
This color is a special-order item.
別注モデルは数量限定です。
The custom model is available in limited quantities.
あのセレクトショップが有名ブランドに別注をかけた限定コレクションが人気だ。
The limited collection that boutique commissioned from a famous brand is popular.
Commonly encountered in fashion and retail, where shops commission exclusive colorways or designs from brands. The compound uses 別 (separate, special) + 注 (order, abbreviation of 注文). Often used as a modifier: 別注品 (custom item).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 別注品: special-order item
- 別注モデル: custom model
- 別注をかける: to place a special order (with a manufacturer)
- 別注カラー: exclusive colorway
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 特注: custom-made, bespoke (very close synonym; slightly more emphasis on unique specification)
- オーダーメイド: made-to-order (loanword, more for individual custom items)
- 受注生産: made-to-order production