JLPT · Level 161
15 words
Japanese word
鉱業
Pronunciation
Romajikōgyō
Meaning
- nounmining industry
Example
この地域では鉱業が盛んです。ko no chi iki de wa kō gyō ga saka n de su
The mining industry is thriving in this region.
More examples
この地域では鉱業が主要な産業です。ko no chi iki de wa kō gyō ga shu yō na san gyō de su
In this region, mining is a major industry.
Core concept
Describes the work and industry of finding, extracting, and processing useful minerals from the earth.
Common phrases
鉱業の発展kō gyō no hat ten
development of the mining industry
鉱業に従事するkō gyō ni jū ji su ru
work in the mining industry
Similar words
鉱山業kōzangyō: The industry of extracting minerals from mines and preparing them for use.
Definition in Japanese
鉱石や石炭などの鉱物資源を地中から取り出し、利用できる形にする産業。kō seki ya seki tan na do no kō butsu shi gen o chi chū ka ra to ri da shi ri yō de ki ru katachi ni su ru san gyō
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese word 鉱業 (kōgyō) joins 鉱 (kō, "ore") with 業 (gyō, "occupation" or "industry") to name an industry based on mineral extraction.
Usage tips
- The English word mining also describes the extraction of digital currencies, but 鉱業 (kōgyō) refers to the mineral industry.
Related words
- 鉱業者kōgyōshamining operatornoun