work; duty; service; employment
Refers to one's job, professional duties, or the act of working for a company. 勤め is the most common kanji for employment, while 務め emphasizes duty or role.
彼は銀行に勤めている。
He works at a bank.
I quit my job and went independent.
Buddhist religious service
Specifically refers to Buddhist memorial services or rituals. Often used in phrases like お勤め.
Perform a Buddhist service at the temple.
My father goes to work at eight every morning.
The monk performed a religious service in front of the Buddhist altar.
He has fulfilled his duties at the company for many years.
one's work; one's duties; one's business · sutra reading before a Buddha statue; Buddhist service · bargain; discount · payment to a prostitute or geisha
position; place of employment
mercenary spirit; working only for money
working as a lady's maid; service in the inner chambers
working for a company; company employment
work diligently; labor earnestly
one's business; one's duties
apprenticeship; live-in service
on the way home from work
diligence in one's work; work attitude; conduct on the job