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勤め

務め

Reading

Kana: つとめ
Romaji: tsutome
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Definitions

1

service; duty; business; responsibility; task

2

Buddhist religious services

Kanji

Readings: キン、 ゴン、 つと.める、 -づと.め、 つと.まる、 いそ.しむ
Meanings: diligence, become employed, serve
Readings: ム、 つと.める
Meanings: task, duties

Example Sentences

(かれ)市長(しちょう)(つと)めた。
➥He served as mayor.
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毎日(まいにち)(つと)めを(おこた)るな。
➥Don't fail in your daily duties.
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(かれ)(さん)(ねん)議長(ぎちょう)(つと)めた。
➥He served as chairman for three years.
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(かれ)議長(ぎちょう)(つと)めた。
➥He acted as chairman.
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(かれ)議長(ぎちょう)(やく)(つと)めた。
➥He acted as chairman.
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(わたし)毎日(まいにち)(つと)めに()ます。
➥I go to work every day.
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