工業
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Base noun form. Refers to the sector involving production of goods through machinery and factories. Often used in contexts like 『工業製品』 (kougyou seihin, 'industrial products').
Theme
User and their friend Aya, who works in business, are chatting at a café about career paths and industries.
工業
こうぎょう
(manufacturing) industry
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a factory with gears turning — 'Kou-gyou' (工業) sounds like 'cog you' — the industry that makes cogs! 'Cog you' → 工業 (kougyou, 'industry').
Cultural Note
Japan is renowned for its advanced 『工業』 (kougyou, 'manufacturing industry'), especially in sectors like automotive and electronics. Terms like 『工業地帯』 (kougyou chitai, 'industrial zone') are common in economic discussions.
Forms
Base: 工業Base noun form. Refers to the sector involving production of goods through machinery and factories. Often used in contexts like 『工業製品』 (kougyou seihin, 'industrial products').