Meaning of 勤め in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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勤め, 務めJLPT 3
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Kana Readingつとめ
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Romajitsutome
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- service; duty; business; responsibility; task
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- Buddhist religious services
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Example Sentences
勤め, 務め, つとめ used in context
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To love our neighbors is our duty.
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He blamed me for neglecting my duty.
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If you were to quit your job, what would you do?
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Don't fail in your daily duties.
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My mother does her usual shopping on her way home from work.
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It's a student's business to study.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
diligence, become employed, serve
On: キン, ゴン
Kun: つと.める, -づと.め, つと.まる, いそ.しむ
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