Japanese Conversation · Level 60
75 words
Japanese word
勤める
Pronunciation
Romajitsutomeru
Meaning
- verbwork
Example
私は銀行に勤めます。watashi wa gin kō ni tsuto me ma su
I work at a bank.
More examples
父は地元の会社に勤めています。chichi wa ji moto no gai sha ni tsuto me te i ma su
My father works for a local company.
Core concept
Describes working as a member of an organization, with the employer or workplace in focus rather than the specific task.
Common phrases
会社に勤めるkai sha ni tsuto me ru
work for a company
銀行に勤めるgin kō ni tsuto me ru
work at a bank
Similar words
働くhataraku: To do a job or earn a living through work, with the activity itself as the focus.
Definition in Japanese
組織や会社などに所属して仕事をすること。so shiki ya gai sha na do ni sho zoku shi te shi goto o su ru ko to
Word origin
勤める (tsutomeru) is a native Japanese verb related to 勤む (tsutomu), "to serve or make an effort," and its modern use includes serving in a job.
Usage tips
- In a phrase such as 銀行に勤める (ginkō ni tsutomeru), に (ni) marks the institution where the person is employed.