Business in Japanese
"business" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
用
yo
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "business". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
業 is business as an occupation or industry, and also karma in Buddhist use. 事業 is an enterprise. 用 is business in the sense of an errand — 用がある means I have something to do. 商 is commerce.
Top pick
business, vocation, arts, performance
Reading: gyou
13 strokes · beautiful
Where it comes from
Shape of decorated musical instrument. Work, skill.
What it carries
Work, achievement, karma. '業' represents acts and their consequences.
Related kanji for "business"
business
you · nature
Shape of field surrounded by fence. Using.
business
shou
Composed of lid, bright, and mouth. Speaking of commerce.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for business?
The most common kanji for "business" is 業, read as gyou. It means business, vocation, arts. Related kanji: 用 (business), 商 (business).
How many strokes does 業 have?
業 has 13 strokes.