Translation guide
A key industry is a sector of the economy that is essential to a country's economic health, often due to its size, strategic importance, or influence on other industries. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific compound nouns and descriptive phrases.
Referring to an industry that is vital to the national or regional economy, such as manufacturing, energy, or technology.
Means 'major industry' and is often used interchangeably with 基幹産業, but can be slightly broader, including industries that are large but not necessarily foundational.
Tourism is a key industry in this region.
Literally 'important industry'. It emphasizes the significance of the industry but is less common as a set phrase than 基幹産業.
IT has now become a key industry.