公務
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Base noun form. Refers to duties or tasks related to government or public service. Often used in formal or bureaucratic contexts, such as 『公務で出張する』 (koumu de shucchou suru, 'to go on a business trip for official business').
Theme
In a city hall office, User and their colleague Tanaka discuss upcoming tasks related to official business.
公務
こうむ
official business / public business
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a government office where everyone is busy with official duties. 'Public business' sounds like 'koo-moo' — think of a 'coo' (like a pigeon) delivering official mail for public business: 'Coo-moo' → 『公務』 (koumu, 'official business').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『公務』 (koumu, 'official business') often refers to duties performed by government employees or public servants. It's a formal term used in contexts like 『公務員』 (koumuin, 'public servant') to describe those working in public administration.
Forms
Base: 公務Base noun form. Refers to duties or tasks related to government or public service. Often used in formal or bureaucratic contexts, such as 『公務で出張する』 (koumu de shucchou suru, 'to go on a business trip for official business').