Meaning

Primary

Construction

Alternative

Construction Work

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Industry actions are things industries do. The actions of industry create a lot of construction, whether it be the construction of items or the construction of roads, factories, and more.

工事 commonly refers to construction work, especially for buildings, roads, and other infrastructure projects. Depending on the context, it can also refer to repairs or upgrades of physical structures, including electrical systems, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, and even smaller-scale installations like carpets or phone lines.

Reading

こうじ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 電気工事

    electrical work

    リフォーム工事

    renovation work

    土木工事

    public works

Context Sentences

工事は今日から明日までです。

The construction is from today to tomorrow.

この道は今工事中なので、左に行って下さい。

This road is under construction now, so please take a left.

夕べは工事の音がうるさくて、ねむれませんでした。

I couldn't sleep because of the noise of the construction last night.

Kanji Composition