Japanese

かこう
Meaning: processing; manufacturing; working
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

加
工

Example sentences

At this factory, they process wood into furniture.
健康のために、加工食品は極力避けるようにしている。
I try to avoid processed foods as much as possible for my health.
この新しい機械は加工の精度が非常に高い。
This new machine has very high processing precision.
鉛は非常に重く、加工しやすい金属だ。
Lead is a very heavy metal that is easy to process.
このスポンジは抗菌加工が施されている。
This sponge has been treated to be antibacterial.
デニムのウォッシュ加工技術
Denim wash processing technology.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of adding human effort to raw materials or products to create something new. Often used in industrial or legal contexts.

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