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務
Duty, Task
つと-める (tsuto-meru), つと-まる (tsuto-maru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 務 appears in many workplace words such as 勤務 (work duty), 業務 (business operations), and 義務 (obligation). It usually refers to responsibilities or duties that must be carried out.
Memory Trick
Imagine an OFFICE WORKER carefully completing every TASK on a long checklist. Finishing each responsibility reminds you of 務.
Readings
Onyomi: ム (mu)
Kunyomi: つと-める (tsuto-meru), つと-まる (tsuto-maru)
Example Words
仕事
しごと (shigoto)
Work
勤務
きんむ (kinmu)
Work duty
業務
ぎょうむ (gyoumu)
Business operations
義務
ぎむ (gimu)
Obligation
Example Sentence
今日は 夜まで 勤務します。
きょうは よるまで きんむします。
kyou wa yoru made kinmu shimasu
I will work until tonight.