Explanation

to manage; to operate; to run

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Example Sentences

• 彼は自分の会社を営んでいます

  He is running his own company.

  かれはじぶんのかいしゃをいとなんでいます

  kare wa jibun no kaisha o itonande imasu

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• 彼はレストランを営んでいる

  He operates a restaurant.

  かれはれすとらんをいとなんでいる

  kare wa resutoran o itonande iru

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• 彼女は家業を営んでいます

  She manages the family business.

  かのじょはかぎょうをいとなんでいます

  kanojo wa kagyou o itonande imasu

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• 彼は繁盛している店を営んでいる

  He operates a thriving store.

  かれははんじょうしているみせをいとなんでいる

  kare wa hanjou shite iru mise o itonande iru

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• 彼は農業を営んでいる

  He is engaged in agriculture.

  かれはのうぎょうをいとなんでいる

  kare wa nougyou o itonande iru

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• Remember that 'itonamu' is a 五段活用 (godan katsuyou) verb, so it follows the conjugation pattern of godan verbs.
• This word is commonly used in professional settings to talk about managing and operating businesses.
• It's essential for JLPT N1, so make sure to practice its reading and writing.
• Try to use 'itonamu' in sentences to enhance memory retention.
• Pair 'itonamu' with other related words to create meaningful sentences for better understanding.

Related Words

• * 経営Pronunciation
• * 運営Pronunciation
• * 営業Pronunciation
• * 営利Pronunciation
• * 営繕Pronunciation