- to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (in)usu. 勤める
- to serve (as); to act (as); to fill (the position of); to play the role (of)usu. 務める
- to conduct a religious serviceusu. 勤める
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Other forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (in)
- to serve (as); to act (as); to fill (the position of); to play the role (of)
- to conduct a religious service
This meaning is used when someone works for a company, organization, or individual, or is employed in a certain position.
This meaning is used when someone serves in a specific role, acts as a certain position, or plays a particular role.
This meaning is used when someone performs or conducts a religious service or ceremony.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (in)to work at a companyto work as a public servantto fulfill one's dutiesto work full-timeto be employed at a workplaceto serve for many yearsto hold a positionto serve in a religious capacityto engage in community serviceto volunteer as a serviceきごう（きごう）to serve (as a teacher)
Example sentences
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He had not been employed by the company two years before his linguistic abilities were recognized.