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営
On'yomi
エイ
EI
Kun'yomi
いとな.む・いとな.み
itonamu / itonami
camp · perform · build · conduct (business)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fire, backbone, and cover. Camp surrounding fire.
Symbolism
Management, business, operation. Represents conducting business.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Working hard at business
Words & Expressions
Words written with 営
営繕えいぜんupkeep
営むいとなむoperate
営みいとなみactivity
営業えいぎょうoperations
経営けいえいconducting
陣営じんえいcantonment
Proverbs & Idioms
営々と働く
えいえいとはたらく
To work diligently
To labor steadily and persistently
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 営 mean in Japanese?
営 means camp, perform, build, conduct (business).
How do you read 営?
On'yomi: エイ (EI). Kun'yomi: いとな.む、いとな.み (itonamu, itonami).
How many strokes does 営 have?
営 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 営 a good kanji for a tattoo?
営 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means camp, perform, build, conduct (business). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.