義務
ぎむ
gimu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 38 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
義務 (ぎむ (gimu)) means "Duty". It is read ぎむ (gimu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Duty
Also : Obligation · Responsibility
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Example Sentences
医者になることは、大きな義務を伴う。
いしゃになることは、おおきなぎむをともなう。
Becoming a doctor carries a great responsibility.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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