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務まる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 務まる

勤まる
とま
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #10320
1

to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)

Examples
その救助投手でエースの代わりはとても務まらなかった
The relief pitcher was no substitute for the ace.

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 111
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

task
duties

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つと.める
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
つかさ
12 strokes
Frequency: 830
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

diligence
become employed
serve

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つと.める
-づと.め
つと.まる
いそ.しむ
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