Translation guide
How to talk about a business field, industry, or area of work in Japanese.
Referring to the general category of business someone works in or a company belongs to.
The most common word for 'industry' or 'business world'. Used for sectors like IT, finance, etc.
He works in the IT industry.
This industry is highly competitive.
Means 'field' or 'area' in a broad sense, including academic or professional domains. Often used with ビジネス (business).
She has a lot of experience in the field of marketing.
To enter a new business field.
Refers to a type of business or industry category, often used in formal or statistical contexts.
What type of business are you interested in?
Talking about a person's specific business field or professional focus.
Describing what business a company is in.
業界 (gyōkai) is the most natural for 'industry' in conversation. 分野 (bun'ya) is broader and can be used for academic or professional fields. 業種 (gyōshu) is more formal and categorical, often seen in surveys or business classifications.
Our company's business areas are diverse.
He is pioneering a new business field.