公務(こうむ) こうむ noun official business, public duty 1. official business, public duty Work or duties performed as part of a government or public position. 大臣(だいじん)は公務(こうむ)で出張(しゅっちょう)している。 The minister is on a business trip for official duties. 公務員(こうむいん)になりたい。 I want to become a civil servant. 皇室(こうしつ)の方々(かたがた)は多(おお)くの公務(こうむ)をこなされている。 The members of the Imperial family carry out many official duties. 公務(こうむ) refers to official or public duties, typically performed by government employees or public figures.Common compounds:公務員(こうむいん) (civil servant, public employee)公務(こうむ)執行(しっこう) (execution of official duties)公務(こうむ)出張(しゅっちょう) (official business trip)Related words:私用(しよう) (private business) - opposite of 公務(こうむ)職務(しょくむ) (job duties) - general work duties任務(にんむ) (mission, assignment) general Added 2026.1.13 20:15 · Revised 2026.5.10 9:07 00000/00245_koumu