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activity, pursuit, ongoing endeavor
A sustained human activity or way of living. Often refers to the fundamental activities that make up daily life, work, or cultural practice, with a nuance of continuity and purpose.
Common collocations
- 人間の営み (human activity/endeavor)
- 日々の営み (daily pursuits)
- 生活の営み (the activities of daily life)
- 営みを続ける (continue a livelihood/practice)
The nominalized form of the verb 営む (to conduct, to carry on). Has a literary and somewhat elevated register, often used in essays, documentaries, and reflective writing to describe fundamental human activities with a sense of dignity and continuity.