軽工業
Meanings
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light industry
Refers to industries that produce consumer goods, typically requiring less capital and heavy machinery than heavy industry. Often contrasted with 重工業 (heavy industry).
Light industry is thriving in this region.
Please explain the difference between light industry and heavy industry.
Usage patterns
- 軽工業が発達するfor light industry to develop
Light industry developed in this region from the late 19th century.
- 軽工業から重工業へ移行するto shift (an economy) from light industry to heavy industry
After the war, Japan's economy gradually shifted from light industry to heavy industry.