Japanese word

林業

Pronunciation

Romajiringyō

Meaning

  • nounforestry

Example

この地域では林業が盛んです。ko no chi iki de wa rin gyō ga saka n de su

Forestry is thriving in this area.

Illustration for 林業 (forestry)

More examples

この町では、若い世代も林業に関心を持っています。ko no machi de wa waka i se dai mo rin gyō ni kan shin o mo tte i ma su

In this town, even younger people are interested in forestry.

Core concept

Describes an industry that cares for forests while obtaining materials and other benefits from them.

Common phrases

  • 林業に従事するrin gyō ni jū ji su ru

    work in forestry

  • 林業に携わるrin gyō ni tazusa wa ru

    be involved in forestry

  • 林業を営むrin gyō o itona mu

    operate a forestry business

  • 林業の振興rin gyō no shin kō

    promotion of forestry

Definition in Japanese

森林の保全や育成を行い、木材などの資源を生産する産業。shin rin no ho zen ya iku sei o okona i moku zai na do no shi gen o sei san su ru san gyō

Word origin

林 (rin, "wooded area") and 業 (gyō, "work or business") combine in the Sino-Japanese compound 林業 (ringyō), meaning work or business related to forests.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese statistics, 林業 (ringyō) is often grouped with agriculture and fisheries as part of the primary sector, a pattern useful in formal reading.

Related words

  • 林業者ringyōshaforestry workernoun

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