父は長年、この町で商売を営んでいる。
My father has been running a business in this town for many years.
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He runs a small traditional inn that has been in his family for generations.
祖父はかつて横浜で小さな商会を営んでいた。
My grandfather used to run a small trading company in Yokohama.
彼女の実家は、代々この地で手広く商を営んでいる。
Her family has been running an extensive business in this area for generations.
祖父は、広い土地で大規模な養豚を営んでいる。
My grandfather runs a large-scale pig farm on a vast piece of land.
工場で製糖業を営む会社
A company that operates a sugar manufacturing business at a factory.
Usage Notes
Primarily means to manage or conduct a business, but can also refer to living a life or conducting religious rites.
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