務め
つとめ
tsutome
nounVocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

務め (つとめ (tsutome)) means "duty · task · work". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

duty · task · work

Also : duty · task · work · service · business · obligation

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 務め (つとめ) means 'duty'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of duty.

Example Sentences

社会に対する務めを果たした。

しゃかいにたいするつとめをはたした。

I fulfilled my duty to society.

彼は務めを全うした。

かれはつとめをまっとうした。

He fulfilled his duty completely.

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