Translation guide
Government-funded infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, and public buildings. In Japanese, the most common term is 公共事業, but related terms exist for specific contexts like civil engineering or construction projects.
General term for projects funded and managed by the government for public use, such as roads, bridges, parks, and water systems.
The standard, neutral term for public works. Covers a wide range of government-funded infrastructure projects.
政府は公共事業に多額の予算を割り当てた。
The government allocated a large budget for public works.
公共事業は地域経済を活性化させる。
Public works stimulate the local economy.
Refers specifically to civil engineering works, such as construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, and dams. Often used in technical or industry contexts.
この会社は土木事業を専門としている。
This company specializes in civil engineering works.
Literally 'public construction', this term emphasizes the construction aspect of public works. Commonly used in news and government documents.
公共工事の入札が来週行われる。
Bidding for the public construction project will take place next week.
Means 'infrastructure development' and is often used in policy discussions. It encompasses public works as part of broader infrastructure improvement.
インフラ整備は国の重要な課題だ。
Infrastructure development is an important national issue.
Referring to the industry, government department, or academic field related to public infrastructure.
The public works sector or department within a government or company.
彼は公共事業部門で働いている。
He works in the public works department.
Civil engineering as an academic discipline, which includes the study of public works.
土木工学を専攻して、橋の設計を学んだ。
I majored in civil engineering and studied bridge design.
Referring to a particular project, such as a dam, highway, or sewage system.
A direct translation of 'public works project', commonly understood.
新しい公共事業プロジェクトが承認された。
A new public works project has been approved.
Can also refer to a specific public construction project, especially when the focus is on the building process.
この公共工事は来年完成する予定だ。
This public works project is scheduled to be completed next year.
公共事業 is the broadest term for government-funded projects. 公共工事 focuses on the construction aspect. 土木事業 refers to civil engineering works, which may include private sector projects as well.
公共事業には道路建設や河川改修が含まれる。
Public works include road construction and river improvement.
公共工事の安全基準が強化された。
Safety standards for public construction have been strengthened.
土木事業は民間企業も請け負う。
Civil engineering works are also undertaken by private companies.
政府は雇用創出のために公共事業に多額の投資を行っている。
The government is investing heavily in public works to create jobs.
公共事業プロジェクトは予算の問題で遅れることが多い。
Public works projects often face delays due to budget issues.