義務
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Base noun form. Refers to a moral, legal, or social duty that one is required to fulfill. Can be used alone or in compound words.
Theme
At a community center meeting, User and their neighbor, Yamada, discuss volunteer roles and responsibilities for an upcoming local festival.
義務
ぎむ
duty / obligation / responsibility
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'gimme' (sounds like 'gi' in 義務) a 'moo' (mu) — as in a cow demanding its duty to be fed. 'Gimme-moo' → 義務 (gimu, 'duty').
Cultural Note
In Japanese society, 『義務』 (gimu) is a key concept in ethics and law, often discussed in contexts like 『義務教育』 (gimu kyōiku, 'compulsory education') or 『納税の義務』 (nōzei no gimu, 'duty to pay taxes'), reflecting social responsibilities.
Forms
Base: 義務Base noun form. Refers to a moral, legal, or social duty that one is required to fulfill. Can be used alone or in compound words.