勤め先
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Base noun form. Compound of 『勤め』 (tsutome, 'duty / Work') + 『先』 (saki, 'place / Destination').
Theme
At a casual café, User and their friend Aya catch up and talk about their current jobs and workplaces.
勤め先
つとめさき
place of work
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of 'tsutome' (勤め) as 'duty' and 'saki' (先) as 'destination' — your duty destination is your place of work! 'Duty destination' → 勤め先 (tsutomesaki, 'place of work').
Cultural Note
In Japan, asking 『勤め先はどこですか？』 (tsutomesaki wa doko desu ka?, 'Where is your place of work?') is a common conversation starter, reflecting the cultural emphasis on one's job and company affiliation in social identity.
Forms
Base: 勤め先Base noun form. Compound of 『勤め』 (tsutome, 'duty / Work') + 『先』 (saki, 'place / Destination').