責務(せきむ)

せきむ
noun
duty; responsibility; obligation
formalsocietywork
1. duty; responsibility; obligation
A formal term for duty or responsibility, especially one that comes with a role or position. Stronger and more formal than 義務(ぎむ).
責務(せきむ)を果(は)たす。
To fulfill one's duty.
国民(こくみん)の安全(あんぜん)を守(まも)る責務(せきむ)がある。
There is a duty to protect the safety of the people.
医師(いし)として患者(かんじゃ)に最善(さいぜん)の治療(ちりょう)を提供(ていきょう)する責務(せきむ)を感(かん)じている。
As a doctor, I feel the responsibility to provide the best treatment to patients.

Usage

A formal, somewhat literary word for duty or responsibility. Often used in official, political, or organizational contexts. Implies a weighty obligation tied to one's position or role.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 義務(ぎむ): obligation — more general, used in everyday and legal contexts
  • 任務(にんむ): mission, assignment — focuses on a specific task rather than ongoing duty
  • 職責(しょくせき): professional duty — specifically tied to one's job

Related Words

Synonym: 義務(ぎむ) (general obligation)
Synonym: 任務(にんむ) (specific assignment)
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Added 2026.3.16 9:36 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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