勤め
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Noun form derived from the verb 『勤める』 (tsutomeru, 'to work for / Be employed'). Refers to a job, duty, or employment position. Example: 『会社の勤め』 (kaisha no tsutome, 'company employment').
Theme
At a casual café, User and their friend Ken discuss career plans and job opportunities after graduation.
勤め
つとめ
work / employment
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of 'kin' (勤め tsutome sounds like 'kin' for money) — your 'work' or 'employment' earns you money. 'Kin' → 『勤め』 (tsutome, 'work / Employment').
Cultural Note
In Japanese work culture, 『勤め』 (tsutome, 'employment') often implies long-term commitment and loyalty to a company, with practices like lifetime employment (終身雇用 shūshin koyō) historically common.
Forms
Base: 勤めNoun form derived from the verb 『勤める』 (tsutomeru, 'to work for / Be employed'). Refers to a job, duty, or employment position. Example: 『会社の勤め』 (kaisha no tsutome, 'company employment').