勤める
つとめる
tsutomeru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 5 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
勤める (つとめる (tsutomeru)) means "to work (for)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to work (for)
Also : to serve (in) · to be employed (by)
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Example Sentences
まいにち、勤めます。
まいにち、つとめます。
I like to work (for).
私は勤めます。
わたしはつとめます。
I can work (for).
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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