実業
Meanings
1
Refers to practical commercial or industrial activity, as opposed to speculative or non-productive enterprises. Often used in compounds like 実業家 (businessperson/industrialist).
He succeeded in the world of business.
He made a name for himself as an industrialist.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が実業に従事するfor someone to be engaged in business/industry
He has been engaged in business for many years.
- 実業を営むto run a business/industrial enterprise
My grandfather had been running a business since he was young.