Japanese

しょくむ
Meaning: duties; job responsibilities
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

職
務

Example sentences

He is faithfully fulfilling his duties.
彼は強い使命感を持って職務に当たっている。
He is performing his duties with a strong sense of mission.
職務怠慢は許されない。
Dereliction of duty is not tolerated.
履歴書には、これまでの職務経歴を詳しく記入してください。
Please fill out your work history in detail on your resume.
その警察官は職務中に殉職した。
That police officer died in the line of duty.
会社に対し狗馬之心を持って職務を全うする所存です。
I intend to fulfill my duties with absolute loyalty to the company.
職務を遂行するにあたり、常に兢慎の念を忘れない。
In carrying out my duties, I never forget to be circumspect.
彼は赤心奉国の念を胸に、外交官としての職務に励んだ。
With a spirit of sincere devotion to his country in his heart, he worked hard at his duties as a diplomat.

Usage Notes

Refers to the specific tasks or responsibilities associated with a job or office.

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