Ryukyu (Okinawa)
(Verb) To work (for), to serve
Define つとめる tsutomeru Meaning ツトメル
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A dictionary of the Ryukyuan language
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つとめる 【勤める】
- garamichuN
- chitumiyuN (≈ chitumiiN)
つとめる 【努める】
- chitumiyuN (≈ chitumiiN)
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つとめる【勤める・務める】
(Common Ichidan verb, transitive)
- To work (for); To be employed (at); To serve (in)
- To serve (as); To act (as); To fill (the position of); To play the role (of)
- To conduct a religious service
つとめる【努める・勉める・力める】
(Common Ichidan verb, transitive)
- To endeavor (endeavour); To try; To strive; To make an effort; To exert oneself; To be diligent; To be committed (to doing something)
あいつとめる【相勤める】
(Ichidan verb, transitive)
- To work (for); To be employed (at); To serve (in)
— Polite (teineigo) language
やくをつとめる【役を勤める】
(Expression)
- To act (as); To hold an office; To play the part (of)
ぎちょうをつとめる【議長を務める】
(Expression)
- To act as chairman
きょくりょくつとめる【極力努める・極力勉める・極力つとめる】
(Ichidan verb)
- To do one's best