Translation guide
The term 'fishery' refers to the activity, industry, or place of catching or harvesting fish and other aquatic resources. In Japanese, the concept is expressed through different words depending on whether you mean the industry, a fishing ground, or the act of fishing itself.
The commercial activity of catching, processing, and selling fish and seafood.
The standard term for the fishing industry as a whole, including commercial fishing and aquaculture.
Japan's fishery has been declining in recent years.
A broader term encompassing the entire seafood industry, including processing and distribution, not just catching.
The fishery in this region is an important source of employment.
A place where fish are caught, often a specific sea area or coastal region.
The activity of catching fish, especially as a livelihood or traditional practice.
A general term for fishing, often used in compounds. Can refer to both commercial and recreational fishing.
He goes out to the fishery every day.
Specifically refers to fishing as labor or an occupation, emphasizing the work aspect.
The fish populations or aquatic resources that are harvested.
Refers to marine or aquatic resources, including fish stocks, often used in environmental or economic contexts.
Sustainable management of the fishery is necessary.
Specifically refers to harvestable fishery resources, often used in scientific or policy discussions.
An assessment of the fishery resources was conducted.
漁業 (ぎょぎょう) focuses on the catching and farming of fish, while 水産業 (すいさんぎょう) includes the entire supply chain: processing, distribution, and sales. Use 漁業 when talking about fishing boats and aquaculture, and 水産業 when referring to the broader economic sector.
The English loanword フィッシャリー is not commonly used in Japanese. Stick to the native terms above.
A new fishery zone has been established.
The number of people engaged in the fishery is decreasing.