N2
いとなむ (itonamu)
営む
to run (a business), to operate, to carry on (a life/livelihood)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
ビジネスや生活など、継続的な活動を行うことを表します。(Indicates carrying out continuous activities, such as running a business or living a life.)
📝 Example Sentences
父は小さなカフェを営んでいる。
My father runs a small cafe.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "営む"!
彼女は雑貨店を_______、生計を立てている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: お店を経営し、生計を立てる場合は「営む」を使います。
English: When managing a shop and making a living, '営む' is used.
English: When managing a shop and making a living, '営む' is used.
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