1capital investment in plant and equipment; expenditures by a company or organization on tangible fixed assets such as machinery, factories, or equipment, aimed at upgrading or expanding capacity.
企業は生産性向上のために設備投資を増やした。
The company increased capital investment to improve productivity.
景気が悪くなると設備投資は抑制されやすい。
When the economy weakens, capital expenditures tend to be curtailed.
政府は中小企業の設備投資を支援する補助金を発表した。
The government announced subsidies to support SMEs' capital investment.