つとめる

勤 める

Common word

  1. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to work (for), to be employed (at), to serve (in)
    usu. 勤める

    • 私の父は外務省に勤めている。
      My father serves in the Foreign Ministry.

  2. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to serve (as), to act (as), to fill (the position of), to play the role (of)
    usu. 務める

    • 彼女は結婚式で花嫁の付き添い役をつとめた。
      She was a bridesmaid at the wedding.

  3. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to conduct a religious service
    usu. 勤める