市販

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 市販 (しはん), market 市 and sale 販 combine to denote commercial availability.
• Basic usage: 市販の modifies a product sold on the general market, while 市販される presents it as commercially available.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Commercial sale versus custom production
  • It contrasts with custom-made, experimental, or homemade items.