noun
different industry; different type of business
Refers to a business sector or occupation that is different from the one being compared. Often used in contexts like career changes, business diversification, or cross-industry collaboration.
彼は異業種への転職を考えている。
He is considering changing jobs to a different industry.
異業種交流会に参加して、新しいビジネスのヒントを得た。
I attended a cross-industry networking event and got hints for a new business.
A common compound meaning 'cross-industry exchange' or 'inter-industry networking'.
Compound of 異 (い, 'different') + 業種 (ぎょうしゅ, 'industry type' or 'business category').