国産
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
domestically produced; domestic; Japanese-made
Used for goods, produce, or products made in Japan. Often contrasted with 輸入 (imported) or 外国産 (foreign-made).
This supermarket sells only domestically produced vegetables.
Japanese-made cars are popular overseas as well.
Usage patterns
- 国産の〈物〉domestically produced ~
I try to buy domestically grown vegetables.
- 国産にこだわるto insist on domestically made products
He is particular about only using domestically produced ingredients.
- 国産か外国産かwhether something is domestic or foreign-made
I can't tell whether this wine is domestic or imported.