Translation guide
The textile industry encompasses the production of fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finished textile products. This guide covers how to refer to the industry as a whole, its sectors, and related activities in Japanese.
Referring to the entire industry involved in textile production, from raw materials to finished goods.
The most common and formal term for the textile industry, covering all aspects of fiber and textile production.
日本の繊維産業は長い歴史を持っています。
Japan's textile industry has a long history.
Often used interchangeably with 繊維産業, but slightly more focused on the manufacturing aspect.
この地域では繊維工業が盛んです。
The textile industry is thriving in this region.
A loanword from English, used in business and fashion contexts, often implying a broader scope including design and retail.
テキスタイル産業はグローバル化の影響を受けています。
The textile industry is affected by globalization.
Specifically referring to the manufacturing or production side of textiles.
Directly translates to 'textile manufacturing industry'. Use when emphasizing the industrial production process.
繊維工業の工場が海外に移転しています。
Textile manufacturing plants are relocating overseas.
A more specific term for the manufacturing of textile products, often used in economic statistics.
繊維製品製造業の出荷額が減少した。
The shipment value of the textile product manufacturing industry decreased.
Referring to the commercial aspects, such as trading, importing/exporting textiles.
Means 'textile industry' in the sense of the business world or trade circles.
彼は繊維業界で働いています。
He works in the textile industry.
A textile trading company. Useful when referring to the business entities involved.
大手繊維商社が新しい素材を開発した。
A major textile trading company developed a new material.
Referring to the industry surrounding traditional or regional textile production, often with cultural significance.
Specifically refers to the weaving industry, often used for traditional textiles.
この町は絹織物産業で知られています。
This town is known for its silk weaving industry.
Dyeing and weaving industry, often used for traditional crafts like kimono fabric production.
染織産業の職人が減少している。
The number of artisans in the dyeing and weaving industry is decreasing.
繊維産業 (せんいさんぎょう) is the broader term encompassing the entire industry, including raw materials, manufacturing, and distribution. 繊維工業 (せんいこうぎょう) focuses more narrowly on the manufacturing and processing side. In many contexts they are interchangeable, but 産業 is preferred for overall industry discussions.
繊維産業は日本の基幹産業の一つです。
The textile industry is one of Japan's key industries.
繊維工業の技術革新が進んでいる。
Technological innovation in textile manufacturing is advancing.
The loanword テキスタイル (tekisutairu) is common in fashion and design contexts. It often implies a focus on fabric as a material for clothing or interior design, rather than the industrial production process. テキスタイル産業 is acceptable but may sound slightly trendy or niche compared to 繊維産業.
繊維産業は人手不足に直面している。
The textile industry is facing labor shortages.
彼女は繊維業界で働いている。
She works in the textile industry.