同業者
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Meanings
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person in the same business; colleague in the trade
Refers to someone who works in the same industry, profession, or line of business. Often used when comparing or discussing people within a specific field.
He is highly regarded by others in the same business.
Exchanging information with people in the same trade is important.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は同業者だsomeone is in the same line of business
He's in the same business, so he knows the industry situation well.
- 同業者と情報を交換するto exchange information with people in the same industry
I exchanged information with people from the same industry at the exhibition.
- 同業者に負けないto not lose out to competitors in the same trade
We're improving our service so we don't lose out to competitors in the trade.
- 同業者の間で有名だto be well-known among people in the same industry
Her skill is well-known among people in the same industry.