The service industry: sectors that provide intangible services such as hospitality, transport, finance, and information rather than producing goods.
日本ではサービス業で働く人が年々増えている。
In Japan, the number of people working in the service industry has been increasing year by year.
観光業は代表的なサービス業の一つだ。
Tourism is one typical example of a service industry.
コロナ禍で多くのサービス業が打撃を受けた。
Many service-sector businesses were hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.