Meaning of つとめる in Japanese
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Definition of つとめる
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(v1, vt) to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
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(v1, vt) to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (in)
私の父は外務省に勤めている。
My father serves in the Foreign Ministry.
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to serve (as); to act (as); to fill (the position of); to play the role (of)
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to conduct a religious service