English–Japanese
“mission” in Japanese
How to say “mission” in Japanese
“Mission” in Japanese is 使命 (shimei).
The core of 使命 (shimei) is an important purpose or responsibility that a person or organization is expected to carry out.
Example sentences with 使命
教師になることを自分の使命だと感じています。kyō shi ni na ru ko to o ji bun no shi mei da to kan ji te i ma su
I feel that becoming a teacher is my mission.
Tips for using 使命
- English speakers often associate mission with space missions, whereas 使命 (shimei) usually highlights the serious purpose or responsibility behind a person's or organization's work.
Other Japanese words for “mission”
重要なミッションを任されました。jū yō na mi ssho n o maka sa re ma shi ta
I was entrusted with an important mission.