Japanese

こうじょう
Meaning: factory; plant; workshop
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

工
場

Example sentences

At this factory, many loaves of bread are made every day.
その工場では大量の製品を生産している。
That factory produces a large quantity of products.
現代の工場では、効率を高めるために高度な機械が導入されている。
In modern factories, advanced machines are introduced to improve efficiency.
この工場には最新の安全装置が備え付けられている。
The latest safety equipment is installed in this factory.
地元の住民たちが新しい工場の建設に反対している。
Local residents are protesting against the construction of the new factory.
新しい工場には最新の設備が導入された。
Latest equipment was introduced to the new factory.
この工場では多くの従業員が働いています。
Many employees work at this factory.
その工場では、製品の不良が相次いで見つかった。
At that factory, defects in the products were found one after another.
古い工場は来月解体される予定だ
The old factory is scheduled to be demolished next month.
この工場では、木材を家具に加工している。
At this factory, they process wood into furniture.

Usage Notes

Refers to a place where goods are manufactured or processed using machinery.

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