義務 (ぎむ, gimu) Japanese meaning: duty | Kotomoraの
義
務
が
ある
。
Citizens have a duty to pay taxes.
He did his best to fulfill his obligations.
Usage patterns
義務を果たすto fulfill one's duty
Citizens must fulfill their duty to pay taxes.
義務を負うto bear a duty/obligation
The company bears an obligation to protect its employees' safety.
義務があるto have a duty/obligation
Parents have an obligation to raise their children.
義務を怠るto neglect one's duty
He neglected his duty to report.
Expressions
義務を課すimpose an obligation; place a duty; obligate
sense of duty; sense of obligation
compulsory; obligatory; mandatory
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duty to act; obligation to act; duty of commission
compulsory military service
obligation to make a sincere effort
duty of disclosure; obligation to notify
duty of confidentiality; obligation to keep secrets
compulsory school attendance
duty to support; legal obligation to provide maintenance