Meaning of 勤める in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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勤める, 務めるJLPT 5
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Kana Readingつとめる
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Romajitsutomeru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (in)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to serve (as); to act (as); to fill (the position of); to play the role (of)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to conduct a religious service
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Example Sentences
勤める, 務める, つとめる used in context
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We are currently working to restore normal service as soon as possible.
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おまえの従姉だったよな。二年生、現生徒会役員。部活はバスケで、副キャプテンを務めてる。
It was your cousin. Second year, current member of student council, club activity is basketball, working as vice captain.
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新しいことに挑戦し続けるために、新しいニーズに応えるために、日々研究開発に努めています。
In order to continue to challenge new things, in order to meet new needs, we work day in day out in R&D.
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Try to utilize your leisure for reading.
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Try to make good use of your spare time.
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I tried to absorb as much of local culture as possible.
Verb Conjugations
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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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