務つとめる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

work for; be employed at; serve in

Only when written 勤める

Used when someone holds a job at a company, organization, or institution. Typically written 勤める.

• 彼かれは大おお手て商しょう社しゃに勤つとめている。

  He works for a major trading company.

• 姉あねは市し役やく所しょに勤つとめています。

  My older sister is employed at the city hall.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

serve as; act as; fill the role of

Only when written 務める

Used when someone takes on a specific role, duty, or position, such as chairperson, host, or representative. Typically written 務める.

• 彼かれが会かい議ぎの議ぎ長ちょうを務つとめた。

  He served as the chairperson of the meeting.

• 彼かの女じょはパーティーの司し会かいを務つとめる。

  She acts as the host of the party.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

conduct a religious service

Only when written 勤める

Specific to officiating or leading a religious ceremony. Usually written 勤める.

• 神しん父ぷがミサを勤つとめた。

  The priest conducted the Mass.