勤め

つとめ
Alternative writings: 務め
JLPT:N3
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1

work, service, duty, responsibility, or a task performed as one's job.

Noun

Examples

私の勤めは銀行の窓口業務です。

My job is handling the bank's counter services.

長年の勤めを終えて退職した。

He retired after many years of service.

新しい勤め先が決まって安心した。

I felt relieved after finding a new place of employment.

2

Buddhist religious services or rituals (often called "otsutome").

Noun

Examples

毎朝お寺で勤めが行われる。

A religious service is held at the temple every morning.

葬儀のあと家族で勤めをした。

The family performed Buddhist rites after the funeral.

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