虚きょ業ぎょう

noun

risky business; speculative enterprise

Refers to a business or venture that is inherently risky, often contrasted with more stable, tangible industries. Not a common everyday word; more likely in business or economic contexts.

• 彼かれは安あん定ていした職しょく業ぎょうを捨すてて、虚きょ業ぎょうに手てを出だした。

  He gave up a stable job and ventured into a risky business.