noun
business conditions; state of business
Refers to the overall condition or state of a business, often used in economic or management contexts.
最近の業態は厳しい状況が続いている。
Business conditions have remained tough recently.
noun
business category; line of business; business format
Used to classify businesses by type, such as retail, wholesale, or service industry. Common in market analysis and corporate descriptions.
この会社は新しい業態の店舗を展開している。
This company is rolling out stores in a new business format.