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)
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Added 2026.1.13 20:15 · Revised 2026.2.4 12:21
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