Korean

근무
Meaning: work; service; duty
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

勤
務

Example sentences

I have to work the night shift tonight.
그는 일본의 외무성에서 근무하고 있다.
He is working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan.
1986년에 입사하여 동 회사에서 3년간 근무했다.
He joined the company in 1986 and worked for the same company for 3 years.
근로자들은 더 나은 근무 환경을 요구했다.
Workers demanded better working conditions.
우리는 더 나은 근무 여건을 만들기 위해 노력합니다.
We strive to create better working conditions.
근무 시간이 끝나면 다음 조와 교대합니다.
When the work shift ends, we switch with the next team.
우리는 근무 환경 개선을 요구했다.
We demanded an improvement in the working environment.

Usage Notes

Refers to performing duties at a workplace or specific shift.

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