Translation guide
Expresses the cost incurred to produce goods. In Japanese, this is most commonly rendered as 製造原価 or 製造コスト, with distinctions between total cost, per-unit cost, and accounting terms.
The total cost of producing goods, including materials, labor, and overhead.
Standard accounting term for total manufacturing cost. Used in financial statements and cost accounting.
製造原価を計算する。
Calculate the manufacturing cost.
Common in business contexts, slightly more casual than 製造原価. Often used in management discussions.
製造コストの削減が課題だ。
Reducing manufacturing costs is a challenge.
The cost to produce one unit of a product.
Specifically refers to the manufacturing cost per unit. Common in pricing and cost analysis.
この製品の製造単価はいくらですか。
What is the manufacturing cost per unit for this product?
More descriptive phrase meaning 'manufacturing cost per piece'. Useful when 製造単価 might be too technical.
一個あたりの製造コストを下げたい。
We want to lower the manufacturing cost per unit.
Accounting term for the total cost of goods completed during a period.
Formal accounting term for cost of goods manufactured. Used in financial reporting.
当期製品製造原価は前年比で増加した。
The cost of goods manufactured increased year-on-year.
製造原価 is the formal accounting term, while 製造コスト is a loanword often used in business conversations. Both are widely understood, but 製造原価 is preferred in official documents.
Do not translate 'manufacturing cost' word-for-word as 製造の費用 or 製造費. While 製造費 is sometimes used, it is less common and may sound awkward. Stick to 製造原価 or 製造コスト.