Meaning

Primary

Construction

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.

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

  • 土木工事

    public works

    リフォーム工事

    renovation work

    電気工事

    electrical work

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