(てっこう)

てっこう
noun
iron and steel
business
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)(ぎょう)日本(にほん)基幹(きかん)産業(さんぎょう)だ。
The steel industry is a key industry in Japan.
Steel prices are rising.
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.

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