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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