Japanese

こうじ
Meaning: construction, construction work
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

工
事

Example sentences

Finally, the road construction is finished.
工事が着実に進んでいる。
The construction work is progressing steadily.
この道路は現在、工事のために閉鎖されている。
This road is currently closed due to construction.
近所の工事の音がやかましくて、勉強に集中できない。
The construction noise in the neighborhood is so loud that I can't concentrate on my studies.
第二期工事が来月から始まる。
The second phase of construction will begin next month.
この工事によって、交通に支障を来す恐れがあります。
This construction work might cause hindrance to traffic.
市は道路を拡張する工事を始めた。
The city started construction to widen the road.
工事現場を迂回して、目的地へ向かった。
I detoured around the construction site and headed to my destination.
彼は新しいビルの建設工事を請け負った。
He contracted for the construction of the new building.
工事の音が耳障りで、仕事に集中できない。
I can't concentrate on my work because the construction noise is so offensive to the ear.

Usage Notes

Refers to civil engineering or architectural work. Common in phrases like 'under construction' or 'road work'.

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