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production area; place of origin; producing region
The region or area where goods — especially agricultural products, food, or raw materials — are produced. Important in Japanese food culture, where the origin of ingredients is a key quality indicator.
この米の生産地は新潟だ。
This rice is produced in Niigata.
生産地から直接届く野菜は新鮮だ。
Vegetables delivered directly from the production area are fresh.
消費者は食品の生産地を確認してから購入する人が増えている。
More and more consumers are checking the place of origin before purchasing food products.
Composed of 生産 (production) and 地 (place, area). Frequently appears on food labels and packaging in Japan, where consumers pay close attention to where food is produced.
Japanese food labeling law requires 生産地 (or the related term 産地) to be displayed on many products. Famous production areas like 新潟 for rice, 静岡 for tea, and 北海道 for dairy products carry strong brand value.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 生産地表示: place-of-origin labeling
- 生産地直送: shipped directly from the production area
- 国内生産地: domestic production area
- 主要生産地: major production area
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 産地: producing area — shorter form, more commonly used on labels
- 原産地: place of origin — more formal, used in trade/customs
- 産地直送: direct from the farm — a marketing phrase