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担務 (たんむ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
duties ; responsibilities ; taking charge of
Refers to one's assigned duties or responsibilities within an organization, or the act of taking charge of a task. Often used in business or formal contexts.
部ぶ
署しょ
の
担たん
務む
を
明めい
確かく
に
し
て
ください
。
Please clarify the responsibilities of each department.
Kanji 担 shouldering, carry, raise Similar words 担たん 当とう 担当 is more common and broadly used for being in charge of a task or area, while 担務 is more formal and emphasizes the duties or responsibilities themselves.
任にん 務む 任務 refers to a mission or assigned task, often with a sense of duty, while 担務 specifically refers to one's duties within an organization.
Etymology Compound of 担 (たん, 'to bear, carry') and 務 (む, 'duty, task'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with bearing responsibilities.
