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Noun used as a suffix to indicate a type of business or industry. Often combined with other words, e.g., 『製造業』 (seizougyou, 'manufacturing industry').
Theme

At a networking event, User and their colleague Aiko discuss different career paths and industries.

ぎょう

type of business, industry

Culture & SocietyWork & Business

Memory Hook

Think of 'industry' or 'business' — 業 (gyou) sounds like 'go' in 'going to work'. Imagine a sign saying 'Type of Business: 業 (gyou)' for different industries.

Cultural Note

業 (gyou) is commonly used in compound words to denote specific industries or professions, such as 『農業』 (nougyou, 'agriculture') or 『サービス業』 (sa-bisu-gyou, 'service industry'), reflecting Japan's diverse economic sectors.

Forms

Base: 業Noun used as a suffix to indicate a type of business or industry. Often combined with other words, e.g., 『製造業』 (seizougyou, 'manufacturing industry').