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  4. 職務

職務

shokumu
duty

彼は職務を遂行するために努力している

He is working hard to fulfill his duty


formal

A duty or responsibility that comes with a job or position

この職務には多くの責任が伴う

This duty comes with many responsibilities

Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe official responsibilities

Collocations

職務を遂行するto fulfill one's duty職務上の義務duty-bound obligation

Synonyms

義務任務責務

Antonyms

自由余暇

Related Phrases

職務上の秘密phrase
official secret
職務に専念するphrase
to devote oneself to one's duties

Pro Tip

Formal Usage

職務 is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as job descriptions or official documents.

Gold Rule

Professional Context

職務 is typically used to describe official duties or responsibilities in a workplace setting.

Word Origin

From 職 (shoku, meaning 'occupation' or 'position') + 務 (mu, meaning 'duty' or 'task')

Usage Notes

While 職務 can refer to any duty, it is often used in formal contexts to describe official responsibilities in a professional setting.

Word Breakdown

職
occupation or position
root
+
務
duty or task
root
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