English–Japanese
“running one's own business” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijiei
Example
兄は自営を続けています。ani wa ji ei o tsuzu ke te i ma su
My older brother continues running his own business.
How to say “running one's own business” in Japanese
“Running one's own business” in Japanese is 自営 (jiei).
Describes earning a living by managing a business oneself rather than working under an employer.
Example sentences with 自営
退職を機に、自営を始める人が増えています。tai shoku o ki ni ji ei o haji me ru hito ga fu e te i ma su
More people are starting their own businesses after retirement.
Tips for using 自営
- In Japanese, 自営 (jiei) is a compact noun for operating a business independently and often appears in formal or administrative descriptions of work.