Kogyo

Kogyo, written in kanji as 工業, is the Japanese term for industry or manufacturing. In English-language writing, it is often transliterated as kōgyō, with the macron indicating a long vowel. The term is used across economics, policy, and business to refer to the industrial sector and its activities.

Kōgyō combines 工 (craft, construction) and 業 (work, enterprise). The reading "kōgyō" is the standard on'yomi pronunciation; kun readings are not typical for this compound.

In economics and statistics, kōgyō designates the industrial sector and manufacturing activities within an economy, as distinct from agriculture (nōgyō) or services. It appears in phrases describing industrial policy, productivity, and capacity. In some contexts, kōgyō is translated as "industry" or "manufacturing industry."

Because it conveys an industrial focus, kōgyō forms part of many company names and branding in Japan and other East Asian contexts. The romanized form "Kogyo" is sometimes used in corporate titles or product lines, reflecting the term’s association with manufacturing and industrial activity.

As a general term, kōgyō is broad and can refer to both the broader idea of an economy's manufacturing and the practical activities of production; context determines whether it means sector-level analysis or specific manufacturing operations.