English–Japanese
“official duties” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishitsumu
Example
市長は市役所で執務します。shi chō wa shi yaku sho de shitsu mu shi ma su
The mayor performs official duties at city hall.
How to say “official duties” in Japanese
“Official duties” in Japanese is 執務 (shitsumu).
Describes carrying out the responsibilities assigned to a person in an official role.
Example sentences with 執務
職員は午後の執務を一時中断します。shoku in wa go go no shitsu mu o ichi ji chū dan shi ma su
The staff member temporarily interrupts their official duties in the afternoon.
Tips for using 執務
- The word is most natural when the work involves an office, public role, or formal responsibility rather than routine work in general.