This is the 9432nd most frequent Japanese word.
稼業
"稼業" (kagyō) means "occupation" or "family business."
Here, 稼業 refers to a family business or profession that is traditionally passed down through generations.
彼の家族は長年稼業を続けていました。
His family had been running their business for many years.
In this sentence, 稼業 is used to denote one’s occupation or profession, emphasizing the aspect of human interaction facilitated by the work.
稼業を通じて多くの人と接する機会を得た。
Through my profession, I had the opportunity to meet many people.
稼業 here signifies the trade or business that is inherited and continued by the next generation.