重 工 業(じゅうこうぎょう)

じゅうこうぎょう

noun

heavy industry

1. heavy industry

Industry that produces large or heavy goods such as steel, ships, machinery, and chemicals, typically requiring large-scale equipment.

この国(くに)は重工業(じゅうこうぎょう)が強(つよ)い。

This country is strong in heavy industry.

After the war, heavy industry developed rapidly.

This region is known for heavy industry such as steelmaking and shipbuilding.

Composed of 重(じゅう) (heavy) + 工業(こうぎょう) (industry, manufacturing). Covers industries that produce heavy goods and require large facilities.

軽工業(けいこうぎょう): light industry — the contrasting term, producing smaller consumer goods such as textiles and food

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Added 2026.5.17 13:06 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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