English–Japanese
“duty” in Japanese
How to say “duty” in Japanese
“Duty” in Japanese is 任務 (ninmu).
Describes an assigned role that must be carried out as part of a larger purpose.
Example sentences with 任務
この任務には高い集中力が必要です。ko no nin mu ni wa taka i shū chū ryoku ga hitsu yō de su
This duty requires a high level of concentration.
Tips for using 任務
- News reports and official documents often use 任務 (ninmu) for an assigned operation, giving the word a more formal tone than everyday 仕事 (shigoto).
Other Japanese words for “duty”
学校のきまりを守るのはみんなの義務です。gak kō no ki ma ri o mamo ru no wa mi n na no gi mu de su
Following the school rules is everyone's duty.
私は今日の当番です。watashi wa kyō no tō ban de su
I am on duty today.