noun
service sector; tertiary sector
Economic term referring to the part of the economy that provides services rather than goods. Often contrasted with 製造業 (manufacturing) and 農業 (agriculture).
日本のサービス部門はGDPの約7割を占めている。
Japan's service sector accounts for about 70% of GDP.
サービス部門の成長が著しい。
The growth of the service sector is remarkable.
Compound of サービス (service, from English) and 部門 (ぶもん, division/sector).