務

JLPT N3

Duty, task

Readings

On’yomi: ム (mu)

Kun’yomi: つと(める) (tsuto(meru))

perform duty

Structure

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Vocabulary

事務

じむ

office work

義務

ぎむ

obligation

任務

にんむ

mission

務める

つとめる

serve

業務

ぎょうむ

business duties

Example Sentences

事務をします。

じむをします。

I do office work.

義務があります。

ぎむがあります。

There is an obligation.

任務を果たします。

にんむをはたします。

I accomplish my mission.

会社に務めます。

かいしゃにつとめます。

I work for a company.

業務が多いです。

ぎょうむがおおいです。

There is a lot of work.

Cultural Note

💼 務 emphasizes duty, responsibility, and diligent work, values deeply ingrained in Japanese society.
• Business culture highly values 勤勉 (diligence) and fulfilling one’s 任務 (mission/duty).
• Used in both public (公務) and private (勤務) sectors, showing the importance of responsibility and service.
• Reflects the societal respect for structured effort and accountability in daily and professional life.