フル稼働

furu kassō

full operation

工場は24時間フル稼働している。

The factory is operating at full capacity 24 hours a day.

Engineering

technical

Operating at maximum capacity or efficiency, typically referring to machinery, systems, or processes.

サーバーがフル稼働で動作している。

The server is running at full capacity.

工場のラインはフル稼働で稼働中だ。

The factory line is operating at full capacity.

Commonly used in industrial, technical, or business contexts to describe systems working at their highest possible output without downtime.

Collocations

フル稼働中in full operationフル稼働するto operate at full capacityフル稼働状態full operational state

Synonyms

最大稼働全力稼働フル稼働中

Antonyms

停止休止部分稼働

Pro Tip

Usage in Business Reports

Use 'operating at full capacity' or 'running at full capacity' in English business or technical documents to match the Japanese term.

Gold Rule

Avoid Literal Translation

Do not translate 'フル稼働' as 'full work' or 'full labor.' The correct meaning is about system efficiency, not human effort.

Word Origin

The term combines 'フル' (full, from English 'full') and '稼働' (operation, from '稼ぐ' meaning 'to earn' and '働く' meaning 'to work'). It reflects the concept of machinery or systems working at their maximum efficiency.

Usage Notes

Primarily used in technical or industrial contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to machinery or systems. The English equivalent 'full operation' is widely understood in professional settings.

Word Breakdown

フル

full (from English)

loanword

稼働

operation (earning + working)

compound

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