JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
務 — task
- Reading
- ム・つと.める
- Meaning
- task; duties
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
務 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ム・つと.める and it means task; duties. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
務 appears in everyday japanese words such as 任務 (duty), 勤務 (service) and 庶務 (general affairs).
Japanese words containing 務
Frequently asked questions
What does 務 mean in Japanese?
務 means task; duties in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 務 read?
務 is read ム・つと.める. Reading it inside real words — 任務 and 勤務 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 務 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 務 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 務 in a word?
A common word containing 務 is 任務 (にんむ) — "duty". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 務 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 務 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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