ゼネコン
Meanings
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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)
A major general contractor is in charge of building the new airport.
Many students want to get a job at a general contractor.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉をゼネコンに発注するto place a construction order with a general contractor
The city placed an order for the building's construction with a general contractor.
- ゼネコンが〈事〉を受注するfor a general contractor to win/take on a construction project
A major general contractor won the contract to build the new bridge.