1.
operation; running
the operation or running of industrial facilities, factories, or machinery
工場が操業を開始した。
The factory started operations.
操業率が低下している。
The operating rate is declining.
事故で操業を停止した。
Operations were halted due to an accident.
操業 refers specifically to the operation of industrial facilities.
KANJI BREAKDOWN:
- 操 (operate, control, manipulate)
- 業 (business, industry)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 操業する (to operate - suru verb)
- 操業率 (operating rate, capacity utilization)
- 操業停止 (suspension of operations)
- 操業短縮 (reduced operations)
- フル操業 (full-capacity operation)
- 試験操業 (trial operation)
USAGE CONTEXTS:
- Commonly used in manufacturing, industrial, and economic contexts
- 操業を再開する (to resume operations)
- 操業を続ける (to continue operations)