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義務

ぎむ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
  • duty
  • obligation
  • responsibility

Related Kanji

義 righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning
務 task, duties

Example Sentences

このような義務があるなんて知らなかった。
I never knew about such a duty.
有能な連邦捜査局員はちゅうちょすることなく、自分の義務を実行する。
An efficient FBI agent does not make any bones about carrying out his duties.
私はムスリムではないので断食を守る義務はないのだが、同じアパートで暮らす以上、そうした慣習に配慮することは大事なことだ。
I'm not a Muslim and so I have no obligation to observe the fast but as long as I'm living in the same apartment having consideration for such a custom is important.
人はそれぞれ果たすべき自分の義務がある。
Each person has a duty to do.
私は彼に返事をする義務があった。
I was bound to answer him.