Translation guide
How to refer to a physical location where business is conducted, from offices and stores to factories and branches.
A neutral term for a company's physical location, such as an office, store, or facility.
A formal, general term for a place of business, including offices, factories, and branches. Commonly used in official contexts.
We opened a new place of business.
A business office or sales office, often a branch or local office. Emphasizes the operational aspect.
Please contact our Tokyo place of business.
An office, especially for administrative work. Can refer to a small office or a professional's office.
He has his own place of business.
A retail place of business where goods are sold.
Using the place of business to refer to the company itself.
In Japanese, it's more natural to refer to the company directly rather than its physical location when talking about the business entity. Use the company name or 会社 (かいしゃ).
That place of business opened a new office.
A place of business focused on manufacturing.
Factory or plant. The standard term for a manufacturing place of business.
That place of business operates 24 hours a day.
A place of business that is part of a larger organization.
The phrase 'place of business' is not commonly translated directly into Japanese. Instead, use specific terms like 事業所, 店, or 会社 depending on context. A literal translation like ビジネスの場所 sounds unnatural.
この通りには小さな商店が並んでいます。
Small places of business line this street.
I was transferred to the Nagoya place of business.