Japanese

じむ
Meaning: office work; clerical work; administration
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

事
務

Example sentences

He completed the administrative procedures.
溜まった事務仕事を効率よく処理する。
Efficiently process the accumulated office work.
彼は事務の指揮を執っている。
He is in charge of the administration.
事務作業の効率化を図るために、新しいソフトを導入した。
New software was introduced to improve the efficiency of office work.
彼のような天才が事務作業に追われるのは、まさに驥服塩車の感がある。
Having a genius like him tied down by clerical work really feels like a case of 'a thoroughbred pulling a salt wagon'.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to desk work, paperwork, or administrative tasks in an office or organization.

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