noun
agency; representation business
Refers to the business or industry of acting as an agent or representative for others, often in commercial contexts.
彼は保険の代理業を営んでいる。
He runs an insurance agency.
この会社は輸出入の代理業を専門としている。
This company specializes in import-export agency services.
代理店 is an agency office or shop, whereas 代理業 is the broader business category or line of work.
Compound of 代理 (representation) + 業 (business, industry).