義務
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 義務
1
duty; obligation; responsibility
Examples
このような義務があるなんて知らなかった。
I never knew about such a duty.
Kanji in this Word
義
13 strokes
Frequency: 415
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
righteousness
justice
morality
honor
loyalty
meaning
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ただし
ちか
のり
よし
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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