also: メーカ · メイカー
Typically refers to a major company that manufactures products, especially in business or consumer contexts.
Who is the manufacturer of this car?
A major manufacturer announced a new product.
Used in compounds to refer to a person or device that makes something, e.g., コーヒーメーカー (coffee maker) or チャンスメーカー (chance maker).
I bought a new coffee maker.
He is the team's chance maker.
I contacted the manufacturer about my broken vacuum cleaner.
This part is made by a major manufacturer.
name-brand item; brand-name product
name-brand item; branded product
bread maker; bread machine
manufacturer's warranty
home builder; housing manufacturer
home appliance manufacturer; consumer electronics manufacturer
specialist manufacturer; specialized maker
watchmaker; watchmaking company
steel maker; steel manufacturer