Japanese

ぎょうむ
Meaning: business; affairs; duties; operations
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

業
務

Example sentences

I am busy with daily work.
企業は業務の効率化を図るために、新しいシステムを導入した。
The company introduced a new system to improve operational efficiency.
前任者から業務を正式に引き継いだ。
I formally took over the duties from my predecessor.
業務が忙しくなってきたので、来月から人員を増員することになった
Since work has become busy, we decided to increase the staff starting next month.
彼女は庶務課で、備品の管理や来客の対応など、幅広い業務を担当している。
She is in the general affairs department, handling a wide range of tasks such as managing supplies and responding to visitors.
新入社員に業務のびんらんを配った。
We distributed the business manual to the new employees.
コスト削減のため、その会社は経理業務を外部委託することに決めた。
The company decided to outsource its accounting work to reduce costs.
彼は長年、会社の業務に精励恪勤し、誰からも信頼されていた。
He worked diligently at the company's business for many years and was trusted by everyone.
他部署の業務に口を出すのは越俎代庖の誹りを免れない。
Interfering in the business of other departments is unavoidable to be criticized for exceeding one's authority.

Usage Notes

Refers to work that is carried out continuously in connection with a profession or business.

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