Meaning

Primary

Opening A Business

Alternative

Starting A Business

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

This is one of those words that has kanji that basically tell you the meaning. You open a business... aka opening a business.

While this can be used for opening any sort of business, it’s commonly associated with doctors, lawyers, and other professionals opening their own practice or office.

Reading

かいぎょう
  • 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

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 開業をめざす

    to aim to open a business

    開業をする

    to open a business

    開業を知らせる

    to announce a new business

Context Sentences

私は社長ですが、開業したばかりで、お金がありません。

I am the company president, but I've just started the company and I have no money.

私の兄は来月、マーケティングの会社を開業する予定です。

My brother is going to start a marketing company next month.

友人が海外で開業したビジネスが大成功し、今回は日本でも同じような事をするつもりだそうです。

The business that my friend started abroad has been greatly successful, and this time they're going to do the same in Japan.

Kanji Composition