Translation guide
The concept of producing goods in large quantities, typically using standardized processes and machinery. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the term 大量生産, but related terms exist for specific contexts.
大量生産
mass production
Producing large quantities of standardized products, especially in factories.
The standard term for mass production in most contexts. It literally means 'large-quantity production'.
この工場では自動車の大量生産を行っています。
This factory carries out mass production of automobiles.
A slightly more concise term, often used in business or technical contexts. It can also be used as a verb (量産する).
新製品の量産を開始しました。
We have started mass production of the new product.
A direct loanword from English, used mainly in academic or very formal business writing. Less common in everyday speech.
マスプロダクションの概念は20世紀に広まった。
The concept of mass production spread in the 20th century.
Describing something that is produced in large quantities, often implying standardization or lack of uniqueness.
The past tense of the verb 大量生産する, used as an adjective. It directly means 'mass-produced'.
大量生産された家具は安い。
Mass-produced furniture is cheap.
Literally 'mass-production-type', often used to describe standardized models or versions of products.
これは量産型のロボットです。
This is a mass-produced robot.
大量生産 is the full, formal term and is widely understood. 量産 is a common abbreviation used in business and technical settings. Both are interchangeable in most contexts, but 量産 may sound slightly more technical or jargon-like.
大量生産によってコストを下げる。
Reduce costs through mass production.
量産体制に入る。
Enter mass production phase.