The service industry: sectors that provide services to people (e.g., food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, education), often contrasted with manufacturing.
日本の雇用はここ数十年でサービス産業が中心になった。
Over the past few decades, employment in Japan has come to be centered on the service industry.
サービス産業では接客やコミュニケーション能力が重要だ。
In the service industry, customer service and communication skills are important.
観光客の増加で地域のサービス産業が活性化した。
An increase in tourists revitalized the local service industry.