This is the 1843rd most frequent Japanese word.
操業
"Operating" or "working" in the context of industrial or business operations.
Here, '操業' refers to the operation or functioning of a factory or production facility.
その工場は24時間操業しています。
That factory operates 24 hours a day.
In this case, '操業' is referring to the running or management of specific industrial machinery.
石油掘削装置の操業を慎重に進める必要があります。
The operation of the oil drilling equipment needs to proceed carefully.
Here, '操業' denotes the business operations or productive activities of the companies.