An activity or action; the carrying out or performance of something (general term for doing or conducting an activity).
日々の営みの中で、小さな幸せを見つける。
You find small happiness in the activities of everyday life.
研究の営みには地道な努力が欠かせない。
The work of research requires steady effort.
彼女は地域活動の営みに熱心だ。
She is enthusiastic about conducting community activities.
Occupation; business; work — activities as a trade or enterprise.
家業の営みを次の世代に引き継ぐ。
To pass the family business on to the next generation.
この町は漁業の営みが盛んだ。
In this town, the fishing industry is thriving.
小さな営みを積み重ねて信頼を得る。
You build trust by accumulating small-scale business efforts.
A euphemistic term for sexual intercourse (used in expressions like 'to share intimate acts'); context determines this meaning.
夫婦の営みについて話すのは少し照れる。
It's a bit embarrassing to talk about a couple's intimate life.
二人の営みが深まっていった。
Their intimate relationship deepened.
Preparations; the steps taken or arrangements made for an event or plan.
式典の営みが着々と進んでいる。
Preparations for the ceremony are steadily progressing.
展覧会の営みに向けて展示物を点検した。
We inspected the exhibits in preparation for the exhibition.