義務

ぎむ
gimu

duty, obligation

What does 義務 mean?

義務 is a Japanese noun meaning “duty” or “obligation” in English. It is written as 義務 in kanji, ぎむ in hiragana, and gimu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

税金を払うのは国民の義務だ。

Paying taxes is a citizen's duty.

子供に教育を受けさせるのは親の義務だ。

It's parents' duty to make sure their children get an education.

Words sharing kanji with 義務

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