鉄鋼(てっこう)

てっこう
noun
iron and steel
1. iron and steel; steel
A general term for iron and steel products or the iron and steel industry. Common in business, economics, and industrial contexts.
鉄鋼(てっこう)業(ぎょう)は日本(にほん)の基幹(きかん)産業(さんぎょう)だ。
The steel industry is a key industry in Japan.
鉄鋼(てっこう)の価格(かかく)が上昇(じょうしょう)している。
Steel prices are rising.
この地域(ちいき)はかつて鉄鋼(てっこう)の生産(せいさん)で栄(さか)えた。
This area once thrived on steel production.

USAGE:
A formal/technical term used in economic news, industry reports, and business contexts. Japan's steel industry has been historically significant.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 鉄鋼(てっこう)業(ぎょう) (steel industry)
  • 鉄鋼(てっこう)会社(かいしゃ) (steel company)
  • 鉄鋼(てっこう)生産(せいさん) (steel production)
  • 鉄鋼(てっこう)メーカー (steel manufacturer)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 鉄(てつ): iron — the element or material
  • 鋼(はがね): steel — specifically hardened steel
  • 製鉄(せいてつ): iron manufacturing, steelmaking
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