How to say 'Duty' in Japanese | 務め

word

Meaning

Duty

Reading

Kanji

務Duty, Task

Explanation

The Japanese noun '務め (つとめ)' refers to a duty, task, or responsibility that one is expected to fulfill. It often implies a sense of obligation or a role that one must perform, whether in a professional, social, or personal context. For example: It is my duty to protect the environment「環境を守るのが私の務めです」(かんきょうをまもるのがわたしのつとめです). His duty is to lead the team「彼の務めはチームを率いることです」(かれのつとめはチームをひきいることです). This word is commonly used in formal or serious contexts to emphasize the importance of fulfilling one's responsibilities.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6539

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting