【ビジネス英語の語彙力強化：第1回】「業界」を英語で語る表現集

A: Hi, nice to meet you. What do you do?
B: Nice to meet you too. I work in the manufacturing industry. My company produces auto parts.
A: That sounds interesting! I’m in the service industry. I work at a hotel in the city center.
B: Oh, so you’re part of the accommodation and food services sector?
A: Exactly. Our hotel is quite busy these days.

A: How is the manufacturing industry doing?
B: It’s going well. The automotive industry is investing a lot in electric vehicles now.
A: That’s great. My friend is in the information technology industry. He says the IT sector is growing rapidly.
B: Yes, the quaternary sector like IT and research is really booming. By the way, do you know anyone working in the public sector?
A: Yes, my sister works for the city office. She enjoys her job in the public sector.

A: What field do you work in?
B: I’m in the chemical industry. We manufacture materials for different sectors.
A: That’s impressive! My cousin works in the energy industry. He’s involved in renewable energy projects.
B: The energy industry is really important these days. My sister is in the healthcare and social assistance sector. She’s a nurse at a local hospital.
A: Healthcare is such a vital part of society. I actually work in the retail industry—I manage a clothing store downtown.
B: The retail industry has changed a lot because of online shopping. My friend is in the public sector; he works for the city government.
A: That’s interesting. I also know someone in the non-profit sector. She helps organize community events for an NGO.
B: It’s great to see people working in so many different industries and sectors!

There are many different kinds of industries in the world. An industry is a group of businesses or organizations that do similar work or make similar products. For example, the manufacturing industry makes things like cars and electronics. The service industry provides services such as hotels, restaurants, and shops. The finance industry includes banks and insurance companies. The construction industry builds buildings, roads, and bridges.

Some people work in the accommodation and food services industry, such as hotels and restaurants. Others work in the information technology (IT) industry, which includes software and computer services. The healthcare and social assistance sector is important for hospitals and care centers. The education industry includes schools and other learning places.

The retail industry is about selling products to customers, and the transportation industry moves goods and people from place to place. There are also professional, scientific, and technical services, like consulting and research.

In the agriculture sector, people grow crops and raise animals. Forestry is about managing forests, and the fishery or fishing industry catches fish. Mining gets minerals from the ground. The chemical industry makes chemicals and materials for many other industries. The electronics industry makes electronic products, and the machinery industry builds machines. The automotive industry makes cars and car parts.

The hotel industry and restaurant industry are both part of the service sector. The convenience store industry and cafe/fast food industry are also important for daily life. The distribution or logistics industry helps move products from factories to stores. The real estate industry deals with buying and selling property. The hospitality industry includes hotels and tourism. The energy industry provides electricity, gas, and other energy sources.

Some people work in the public sector, which is government work. Others work in the non-profit sector, helping society through charities and NGOs.

We can also use the words field and sector to talk about areas of work. For example, someone might work in the IT sector or the field of education. There are also categories like the primary sector (farming, mining), secondary sector (manufacturing), tertiary sector (services), quaternary sector (information, research), and quinary sector (high-level decision-making and non-profit work).