noun
general contractor; major construction company
Abbreviation of 'general contractor'. Refers to a large construction firm that manages entire projects, from planning to completion, often coordinating subcontractors.
from English gene(ral) con(tractor)
大手ゼネコンが新しい空港の建設を担当している。
A major general contractor is in charge of building the new airport.
ゼネコンに就職したい学生は多い。
Many students want to get a job at a general contractor.