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つとめる
tsutomeru
To work (for)
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勤める
つとめる
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To work (for)
tsutomeru
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana つとめる
Romaji tsutomeru
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What does 勤める mean in Japanese?
The word 勤める (つとめる) means "to work (for)" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 勤める?
勤める is read as つとめる (romaji: tsutomeru). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 勤める?
勤める is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
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