This is the 5309th most frequent Japanese word.
factory
A building or set of buildings where goods are manufactured.
The word '工場' (factory) is used in its literal sense to denote a location where manufacturing occurs.
この工場では自動車製造が行われています。
In this factory, automobile manufacturing is carried out.
Here, '工場' refers to the conceptual design of a facility that will serve as a factory.
彼は新しい工場の設計を担当しています。
He is in charge of designing the new factory.
In this sentence, '工場' is mentioned in the context of its operational status and economic implications.