自営業

jieigyō
nounIntermediate
💼Business
formal

The state of being self-employed, where an individual runs their own business rather than working for an employer.

自営業を始めるには、多くの準備が必要だ。

Starting a self-employed business requires a lot of preparation.

💡

This term is commonly used in business and financial contexts to describe independent work.

Collocations

自営業を始めるto start a self-employed business自営業者self-employed person

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Related Phrases

自営業者phrase
self-employed person
自営業のメリットphrase
advantages of self-employment

💡Pro Tip

Business Context

This term is often used in discussions about entrepreneurship and financial independence in Japan.

Gold Rule

Formal Usage

Use '自営業' in formal contexts such as business reports or official documents.

📖Word Origin

Derived from '自営' (self-operation) and '業' (business), indicating a business operated independently.

📝Usage Notes

In Japan, '自営業' often refers to small-scale businesses or freelance work, distinct from corporate employment.

Word Breakdown

self
prefix
+
operate
root
+
business
suffix
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