Japanese

えいぎょう
Meaning: business; sales; operations; to be open
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

営
業

Example sentences

This shop is open on Saturdays as well.
間もなく、本日の営業を終了いたします。
We will be closing for the day shortly.
日曜日を除いて、毎日営業しています。
We are open every day except Sunday.
彼女は営業部で素晴らしい実績を上げ、昇進が決まった。
She achieved excellent results in the sales department and was promoted.
彼は営業部門に所属している。
He belongs to the sales department.
彼は口が達者なので、営業に向いている。
He's a smooth talker, so he's suited for sales.
研修を終えて、私は営業部への配属が決まった。
After completing the training, my assignment to the sales department was decided.
このコンビニは二十四時間営業しています。
This convenience store is open 24 hours a day.
彼は営業部の中堅として活躍している。
He is active as a mainstay of the sales department.
このコンビニは24時間営業しているので便利だ。
This convenience store is convenient because it is open 24 hours.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of running a business, sales activities, or whether a shop is open for business.

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