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Noun referring to construction or engineering work. Used in contexts like building, roadwork, or infrastructure projects. Example: 『工事中です』 (kōjichū desu, 'It's under construction').
Theme

Two neighbors, Aya and User, chat about ongoing construction near their apartment building.

工事

こうじ

construction work

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Memory Hook

Imagine a construction site with workers saying, 'Go, ji!' as they build. 'Go-ji' sounds like 'go, gee!' — think of 'go' for action and 'ji' for the job, like 'construction work'.

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『工事』 (kōji, 'construction work') is common in cities, often marked by signs like 『工事中』 (kōjichū, 'under construction'). It's a polite way to inform the public about ongoing work.

Forms

Base: 工事Noun referring to construction or engineering work. Used in contexts like building, roadwork, or infrastructure projects. Example: 『工事中です』 (kōjichū desu, 'It's under construction').