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JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

義ぎ務む

gimu

duty, obligation

Example sentences

  1. このような義務ぎむがあるなんて知しらなかった。

    I never knew about such a duty.

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  2. 彼かれは義務ぎむを怠おこたった。

    He neglected his duties.

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  3. 助たすけるのが我々われわれの義務ぎむだ。

    It is our obligation to help.

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Kanji in 義務

  • 義righteousness; justiceOnギ
  • 務task; dutiesOnムKunつとめる

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