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営み (noun)

Activity; daily life; undertaking (e.g., life's activities).

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine someone named 'Tony' (トニー - Tonī) who is always busy with his daily 'activities' (営み). He's always 'toning'...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 営み for a single, brief action. → For single actions, use words like 行動 (koudou) or 動作 (dousa).

Confusing the noun 営み (itonami) with the verb 営む (itonamu). → Use 営む for actions like 'to run a business' or 'to live a life.' Use 営み for the activities themselves.

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