産業

• Reading: さんぎょう
• Romaji: sangyou
• Kanji breakdown: 産 (san) — produce, birth, property; 業 (gyou) — business, industry
• Pronunciation: /sa.ɴ.gʲoː/

Meaning

Industry; a branch of economic or commercial activity.

A noun used in economic, political, and academic contexts. 産業革命 (sangyou kakumei) is the Industrial Revolution. Japan's major industries include automotive, electronics, and manufacturing. Often paired with specific sectors like IT産業 or 農業産業.

Examples

1. この地域の主な産業は農業です。 The main industry in this region is agriculture.
2. IT産業は急速に成長しています。 The IT industry is growing rapidly.
3. 日本の自動車産業は世界的に有名です。 Japan's automotive industry is world-famous.

Usage Guide

Context: economics, news, academic discussions

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 産 (san, produce/birth) and 業 (gyou, business/industry). Literally means productive business — economic activity that produces goods or services.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal