How to use 工事 (こうじ)

Meaning of 工事

The Japanese verb "工事" (こうじ, kouji) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. Construction / Engineering work: Refers to the act or industry of building or repairing structures like buildings, roads, or bridges.
    • Example: 新しいビルを工事中。
    • Translation: The new building is under construction.
  2. Public works / Civil engineering: Can denote larger scale projects for public infrastructure.
    • Example: 道路の工事が始まった。
    • Translation: The road construction has begun.

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