勤める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 勤める
1
Usu. 勤める
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (in)
Examples
私の父は外務省に勤めている。
My father serves in the Foreign Ministry.
2
Usu. 務める
to serve (as); to act (as); to fill (the position of); to play the role (of)
Examples
彼女は結婚式で花嫁の付き添い役をつとめた。
She was a bridesmaid at the wedding.
3
Usu. 勤める
to conduct a religious service
Kanji in this Word
勤
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
務
11 strokes
Frequency: 111
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
task
duties
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ム
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つと.める
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
つかさ
み
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