警察は国家の安全を守る義務がある。
The police have a duty to protect the security of the state.
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Citizens have an obligation to pay taxes.
選挙は国民の義務です。
Voting is a duty of the citizens.
社会の規範を守ることは、市民の義務です。
Adhering to social norms is a citizen's duty.
権利と義務は表裏の関係にある。
Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin.
建物には各階に消火器を設置することは義務だ。
It is a requirement to install fire extinguishers on every floor of the building.
権利と義務は表裏一体の関係にある。
Rights and obligations are two sides of the same coin.
国民には納税の義務がある。
Citizens have an obligation to pay taxes.
自然環境を守ることは、私たちの義務だ。
Protecting the natural environment is our duty.
自然保護は私たちの義務だ。
Nature conservation is our duty.
Usage Notes
Refers to a duty or obligation that one must fulfill based on their position or law.
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