(こうじょう)

こうじょう
noun
factory
See also: 向上(こうじょう) (improvement)
1. factory, plant
A building where goods are manufactured or processed.
My father works at a factory.
This car was made at a factory in Japan.
Next month, I plan to go on a factory tour with the kids.

工場(こうじょう) means factory—a place where goods are manufactured.

COMPONENTS:
(こう) (craft) + (じょう) (place) = manufacturing place

READINGS:

  • こうじょう: standard, larger factories
  • こうば: smaller workshops, often family-run

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

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CULTURAL NOTE:
工場(こうじょう)見学(けんがく) (factory tours) are popular in Japan—many food/beverage companies offer free tours with samples.