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務

務 — task, duties

Learn the correct stroke order for 務 (task), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ムmu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つと.めるtsutomeru
Strokes11
Radical力
Frequency#111
Meaningstask, duties

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

外務がいむforeign affairsnoun
義務ぎむduty; obligation; responsibilitynoun
急務きゅうむurgent business; pressing need; imperativenoun
教務きょうむacademic affairs; educational affairs; school affairsnoun
業務ぎょうむbusiness; work; operationsnoun
勤務きんむservice; duty; worknoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 務 (task) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 力.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 務 is #111, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

外務がいむ — foreign affairs
義務ぎむ — duty; obligation; responsibility
急務きゅうむ — urgent business; pressing need; imperative

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (力)

力power加add功achievement劣inferiority助help労labor努toil励encourage

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 務 have?

The kanji 務 (task) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 務?

務 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 務 mean?

務 means: task, duties. On'yomi readings: ム. Kun'yomi readings: つと.める.

What JLPT level is 務?

務 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.