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Meanings
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Economic term for goods purchased by individuals for personal use, as opposed to capital goods (生産財). Common in news, business, and economic discussions.
See also: 生産財
The prices of consumer goods are rising.
This factory produces consumer goods.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を消費財として生産するto produce something as a consumer good
This factory produces everyday items as consumer goods.
- 消費財の需要が伸びるdemand for consumer goods grows
When the economy improves, demand for consumer goods grows.