Japanese Conversation · Level 47
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Japanese word
任務
Pronunciation
Romajininmu
Meaning
- nounduty
Example
彼の任務は人を助けることです。kare no nin mu wa hito o tasu ke ru ko to de su
His duty is to help people.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes an assigned role that must be carried out as part of a larger purpose.
Common phrases
任務を遂行するnin mu o sui kō su ru
carry out a mission
任務を果たすnin mu o ha ta su
fulfill a duty
任務を任せるnin mu o maka se ru
assign a mission
Similar words
使命shimei: An important duty connected with a person's purpose or responsibility.
役目yakume: The part a person is expected to perform in a group or situation.
職務shokumu: The tasks and responsibilities required by a particular job or position.
仕事shigoto: A task or activity performed to accomplish something.
Definition in Japanese
特定の目的のために受け持ち、果たすべき仕事や役目。toku tei no moku teki no ta me ni u ke mo chi ha ta su be ki shi goto ya yaku me
Word origin
任務 (ninmu) is formed from 任 (nin, "entrust") and 務 (mu, "work or duty"), linking an entrusted role with the work required to fulfill it.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- missionnoun
- tasknoun