Translation of Japanese word "工場" to English
工場
こうじょう
[koujou]
IPA: /ko̞ːdʑo̞ː/
Meaning
NounA building or other place where manufacturing takes place.
How to use
工場 (koujou) — 'factory / plant / workshop'. 自動車工場 — automobile factory. 工場見学 — factory tour.
🇬🇧 English
factory
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 工場
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こうじょう
Romaji Transcription: koujou
Example Sentences
工場で働く人は多くいます。
こうじょう で はたらく ひと は おおく います。
There are many people working in the factory.
工場の近くに公園があります。
こうじょう の ちかく に こうえん が あります。
There is a park near the factory.
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Common phrases
- 自動車工場— automobile factory
- 工場で働く— work at factory
- 工場の見学— factory tour
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Frequency rank: #524 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "工場" mean?▼
The Japanese word "工場" means "factory" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "工場"?▼
The word "工場" is read as "こうじょう" (koujou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A place where products are manufactured.".
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