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作業場
さぎょうば (sagyōba)
workshop
工場の作業場で機械を操作する。
Operate the machine in the workshop of the factory.
Engineering
formal
A designated area where manual or mechanical work is performed, typically in a factory or industrial setting.
この工場の作業場は非常に整理整頓されている。
The workshop in this factory is very well-organized.
作業場では安全装備を着用することが義務付けられている。
Wearing safety gear is mandatory in the workshop.
Often used in manufacturing, construction, or repair contexts. May also refer to a workspace in a general office or home environment.
Business
formal
A place where specific tasks or operations are carried out, such as a construction site or a repair shop.
建設現場の作業場では常に安全が最優先される。
Safety is always prioritized at the construction site's work area.
自動車整備工場の作業場は整然としている。
The auto repair shop's work area is orderly.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguishing 作業場 from 工場
工場 (kōjō) refers to the entire factory or plant, while 作業場 specifically denotes the area within the factory where work is performed. For example, a factory may have multiple 作業場 for different processes.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal Contexts
Use 作業場 in formal or professional contexts (e.g., safety reports, factory documentation). In casual conversation, 作業スペース or simply スペース may suffice.
Word Origin
Composed of 作業 (sagyō, 'work' or 'operation') and 場 (ba, 'place' or 'area'). The term emerged in the Meiji era as industrialization introduced dedicated workspaces in factories and workshops.
Usage Notes
作業場 is commonly used in industrial, manufacturing, and construction contexts. It emphasizes the functional aspect of the space rather than its size or location. In casual contexts, 作業スペース (workspace) or 工房 (atelier) may be used interchangeably.
Word Breakdown
作業
work or operation
root場
place or area
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