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自営業
jieigyō
self-employment
彼は自営業で生活している。
He lives by being self-employed.
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.
Related Phrases
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
自
self
prefix営
operate
root業
business
suffix和英辞典