perform a task

(halberd) Same-ON + (strong) + (director)
★★★☆☆
11 strokes
DUPEPN

Onyomi

MU

Mnemonic

I use all my strength and my halberd when I perform tasks for the directors.

Kunyomi

( に or xxxを ) つと*める to work in the capacity of XXX, to play the role of XXX (not used with actual actors, though)
★★★☆☆

Jukugo

事務所(じむしょ)

office ★★★★☆ ABU
(action/ incident) + (perform a task) + (area / attribute) = 事務所 (office)

the office. Although, they say that some Yakuza groups also call themselves 'jimusho' as in, 'If you don't pay, they won't be happy down at the office.'

義務(ぎむ)

social obligation ★★★☆☆
(righteousness) + (perform a task) = 義務 (social obligation)

an obligation to society - like voting, paying taxes, going to school, or in some cases, the army.

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
doubt HEEL
perform a task HALBERD

You're a HEEL, so I doubt you'll do the work.

But this HALBERD pointing at you makes you perform your tasks.

Used In

Synonyms

errands
用件    用事    事務   
gratitude, obligation
感謝    恩    恩恵    義理    義務   
work at something
努    務    勤