English–Japanese
“serve as” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitsutomeru
Example
私は今年、司会を務めます。watashi wa kotoshi shi kai o tsuto me ma su
I will serve as the host this year.
How to say “serve as” in Japanese
“Serve as” in Japanese is 務める (tsutomeru).
Focuses on fulfilling the duties of a role that one has been assigned or chosen to take.
Example sentences with 務める
次の会議では、部長が議長を務めます。tsugi no kai gi de wa bu chō ga gi chō o tsuto me ma su
The department manager will serve as the chair at the next meeting.
Tips for using 務める
- The phrase "serve as" usually names the position after "as," so it clearly shows that the person is acting in a particular capacity rather than merely serving someone.