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務
務 (readings: む, つと; Japanese kanji) means “duty / service”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 公務員 (civil servant).
What does 務 mean?
| Kanji | 務 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | duty / service |
| Readings | む, つと |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 務
務 is read む or つと depending on the word.
Example words with 務
| Example | 公務員 (civil servant) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14