勤める

つとめる

To work for; to serve (a company)

N5verb·tsutomeru

How to remember it

Devote yourself (tsutomeru) to serving the workplace that employs you.

Example sentences

  • 銀行に勤めています。

    ぎんこうにつとめています。

    I work at a bank.

  • 彼は大きな会社に勤めている。

    かれはおおきなかいしゃにつとめている。

    He works for a big company.

Usage

Ichidan verb; takes に for the employer; more formal than 働く.

Related words

働く会社仕事通勤

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