Japanese Conversation · Level 95
60 words
Japanese word
業務
Pronunciation
Romajigyōmu
Meaning
- nounwork
Example
今日の業務を始めます。kyō no gyō mu o haji me ma su
I will start today's work.
More examples
新しい業務を覚えています。atara shi i gyō mu o obo e te i ma su
I am learning new duties.
Core concept
Presents work as the duties and tasks assigned within a workplace or organization.
Common phrases
業務を始めるgyō mu o haji me ru
start work
業務を引き継ぐgyō mu o hi ki tsu gu
take over duties
業務を続けるgyō mu o tsuzu ke ru
continue work
Similar words
仕事shigoto: Work done as a job or duty in either a formal or informal setting.
Definition in Japanese
組織や職場で担当して行う仕事や務め。so shiki ya shoku ba de tan tō shi te okona u shi goto ya tsuto me
Word origin
業務 (gyōmu) combines 業 (gyō, "business or occupation") and 務 (mu, "duty or service"), forming a word for assigned work.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, 仕事 (shigoto) is often more natural, while 業務 (gyōmu) sounds formal and focuses on assigned work.
Other meanings
- businessnoun
- dutiesnoun