1.
to serve as, to fill the role of
To take on and carry out a particular role, duty, or responsibility.
司会を務める。
To serve as the emcee.
彼は委員長を務めている。
He serves as the committee chair.
主役を務めるのは初めてで、とても緊張した。
It was my first time playing the lead role, and I was very nervous.
務める means to fulfill a role or duty.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: Transitive (他動詞)
- Pattern: 〜を務める (to serve as ~)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 司会を務める: to serve as MC
- 役を務める: to play a role
- 委員長を務める: to serve as chair
- 責任者を務める: to serve as the person in charge
SIMILAR WORDS (same reading, different kanji):
- 務める: to serve as, to fill a role
- 勤める: to work at, to be employed
- 努める: to make an effort
Related Words
Homophone:
勤める (to work at)