Translation guide
Refers to the activity or industry of building or repairing structures. In Japanese, the most common and general term is 工事 (こうじ), but other words exist for specific contexts like civil engineering or building construction.
The most common way to refer to construction work in general, such as roadwork, building sites, or ongoing projects.
The standard, all-purpose word for construction work. Covers everything from road repairs to building construction. Often seen on signs and heard in announcements.
この道路は工事中です。
This road is under construction.
工事の騒音がうるさい。
The noise from the construction work is annoying.
Specifically refers to construction work involving building or erecting structures (buildings, bridges, etc.), as opposed to repair or demolition.
新しいビルの建設工事が始まった。
Construction work on the new building has started.
Civil engineering work, such as roads, tunnels, dams, and land development. Used in technical or industry contexts.
土木工事の経験がある技術者を募集しています。
We are looking for engineers with experience in civil engineering work.
Referring to construction as a profession, business, or field of work.
The construction industry as a whole. Used when talking about the business sector.
彼は建設業で働いています。
He works in the construction industry.
Refers to architecture or building construction, often with a focus on design and structure. Can also mean the act of constructing a building.
The physical location where construction is taking place.
The standard term for a construction site. Used in everyday conversation and signage.
工事現場には近づかないでください。
Please do not approach the construction site.
The English word 'construction' can also mean a grammatical structure or the act of constructing an argument. In those cases, 工事 is not used. Use 構造 (こうぞう) or 構成 (こうせい) instead.
建築の仕事に就きたい。
I want to get a job in construction (building).
Similar to 工事現場, but often implies a larger-scale building project.
建設現場で事故があった。
There was an accident at the construction site.