This is the 9656th most frequent Japanese word.
自営
Self-employment.
In this sentence, 自営 refers to 'self-employed,' describing the type of business operation the speaker is involved in.
私は自営で小さな飲食店を経営しています。
I run a small restaurant as a self-employed business.
Here, 自営 modifies 'farmer,' indicating that the subject works independently in agriculture.
彼は自営農家として地域の特産品を育てています。
He is a self-employed farmer cultivating local special products.
This usage of 自営 summarizes the concept of self-employment, discussing its nature and challenges.