責務
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Base noun form. Refers to responsibilities or duties one is expected to fulfill. Example: 『彼の責務は重い』 (kare no sekimu wa omoi, 'His duty is heavy').
Theme
During a team meeting at work, User and their supervisor Suzuki-san are discussing job responsibilities and project deadlines.
責務
せきむ
duty, obligation
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of 'responsibility' as a 'seki-mu' — you have to 'check' (seki) your 'mood' (mu) to fulfill your duty. 責務 (sekimu, 'duty') sounds like 'check-mood'.
Cultural Note
In Japanese society, 『責務』 (sekimu, 'duty') is often emphasized in work and social roles, reflecting the cultural value of responsibility and fulfilling one's obligations to others.
Forms
Base: 責務Base noun form. Refers to responsibilities or duties one is expected to fulfill. Example: 『彼の責務は重い』 (kare no sekimu wa omoi, 'His duty is heavy').