~業
~ぎょう
gyou
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 58 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

~業 (~ぎょう (gyou)) means "type of business". It is read ~ぎょう (gyou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

type of business

Also : ~ industry · ~ trade

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Meaning ·

The word ~業 (~ぎょう) means 'type of business'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of type of business.

Example Sentences

製造業に就職しました。

せいぞうぎょう に しゅうしょく しました。

I got a job in the manufacturing industry.

サービス業は人との関わりが多いです。

さーびすぎょう は ひと と の かかわり が おおいです。

The service industry involves a lot of interaction with people.

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Last updated May 19, 2026

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