noun
industry terminology; professional jargon; buzzword
Refers to specialized vocabulary used within a particular industry or professional field, often including trendy or insider terms.
IT業界の業界用語は、初心者にはわかりにくい。
Industry terminology in the IT field is hard for beginners to understand.
彼のプレゼンは業界用語が多すぎて、クライアントが混乱した。
His presentation had too much professional jargon, confusing the client.
専門用語 is a broader term for technical or specialized terminology in any field, while 業界用語 specifically refers to jargon within a business or industry context.
隠語 is secret or coded language used by a specific group, often to exclude outsiders, whereas 業界用語 is more about professional shorthand and may not be intentionally secretive.
Compound of 業界 (industry, business world) and 用語 (terminology, jargon).