This is the kanji for karma. It can also mean occupation, business, undertaking, act, deed, work, or art.

on readings:
  • gyō
kun readings:
  • waza
examples:
chūshō kigyō small and medium size enterprises
jigyō undertaking, enterprise
jitsugyōka businessman
jugyō class
kangyō encouragement of industry
keikōgyō light industry
kigyō enterprise, undertaking
kōgyō industry
kōgyō industrial enterprise
nōgyō agriculture
sangyō industry
shitsugyō unemployment
shōgyō commerce, business
zangyō overtime

links:
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Last ∆ on 19 April 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.