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gimu
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 義務

noun, no adjective
  1. duty; obligation; responsibility

Definition and Synonyms for 義務

Duty work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
Synonyms: 努める, 勤め, 勤める, , , 役儀, 役目, お役目, 義務, 責め, 責める, 責任, 責務
Duty the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Synonyms: デューティ, オブリゲーション, 義務, , 責め, 責める, 責任
Obligation the state of being obligated to do or pay something
Synonyms: オブリゲーション, , 任務, 債務, 義務, 義理, , 責任, 責務

Meanings for each kanji in 義務

» righteousness; justice; morality; honor; loyalty; meaning
» task; duties

Categories 義務 is a member of

State the way something is with respect to its main attributes
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Work activity directed toward making or doing something
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Social Control control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
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Sample Sentences for 義務

He discharged his duties.
We fulfill our obligations.
My father charged me with the duty of taking care of my sister.
It's my duty to help you.
The mandatory character of schooling is rarely analyzed in the multitude of works dedicated to the study of the various ways to develop within children the desire to learn.

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