Meaning and Usage
The word 事業 (じぎょう) primarily refers to a business, project, or enterprise, often implying organized economic or social activities. It is commonly used in formal or professional contexts, such as company projects, government initiatives, or entrepreneurial ventures.
Common Contexts
- Business ventures: Starting or managing a company or commercial activity.
- Projects: Organized efforts with specific goals, often funded or planned.
- Social or public enterprises: Activities aimed at community development or employment.
Collocations and Patterns
- 事業を始める (じぎょうをはじめる): to start a business or project.
- 事業を展開する (じぎょうをてんかいする): to develop or expand a business.
- 事業計画 (じぎょうけいかく): business plan.
- 事業成功 (じぎょうせいこう): business success.
Nuances and Tips
Using 事業 often implies a larger scale or more formal activity than just a simple job or task. It is not used for casual or small personal activities. Learners sometimes confuse 事業 with 仕事 (しごと), which means work or job; 事業 is more about the enterprise or project as a whole.
When talking about personal jobs or daily work, 仕事 is more appropriate. Use 事業 when emphasizing the scope, organization, or economic/social impact of the activity.