1.
mass-produced product; mass-market item
A product manufactured in large quantities using standardized processes, as opposed to handmade or custom-made items.
これは量産品ではなく手作りだ。
This is handmade, not mass-produced.
量産品なので価格が安い。
It's cheap because it's a mass-produced item.
伝統工芸品は量産品にはない温かみと個性があるが、その分値段も高い。
Traditional crafts have a warmth and individuality that mass-produced items lack, but they are also more expensive.
A compound of 量産 (mass production) and 品 (product, item). Often used in contrast with 手作り (handmade), 一点物 (one-of-a-kind item), or 特注品 (custom-made item).
The word can carry a slightly negative nuance, implying lack of individuality or lower quality compared to artisanal products. In discussions of traditional crafts, the distinction between 量産品 and 手作りの品 is culturally significant in Japan.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 量産品と手作り: mass-produced vs. handmade
- 安い量産品: cheap mass-produced goods
- 量産品レベル: mass-production level
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 既製品: ready-made product — emphasizes being pre-made rather than custom
- 大量生産品: mass-produced product — longer synonym with the same meaning
- 一点物: one-of-a-kind item — the opposite, a unique handcrafted piece