What is the difference between 操業and 操作?

English translation: operation of business / machinery

12:31 Jan 16, 2020
Japanese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Bus/Financial - Business/Commerce (general)
Japanese term or phrase: What is the difference between 操業and 操作?
What is the difference between 操業 and 操作 for the term 'operation'?
lavanya
India
Local time: 08:07
English translation:operation of business / machinery
Explanation:
操業 is used for operation of business.
操作 is used for operation of computer, machinery, etc.
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TranslatorENJP
Japan
Local time: 11:37
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4 +1operation of business / machinery
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operation of business / machinery


Explanation:
操業 is used for operation of business.
操作 is used for operation of computer, machinery, etc.

TranslatorENJP
Japan
Local time: 11:37
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agree  yn2028: ”操業”is used for doing business.”操作” is used for activating equipment.
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  -> ありがとうございます。
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