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勤める つとめる N5

  1. to be employed (at); to serve (in); to work (for)
  2. to act (as); to fill (the position of); to play the role (of); to serve (as)
  3. to conduct a religious service

役を勤める やくをつとめる

  1. to act (as); to hold an office; to play the part (of)

相勤める あいつとめる

  1. to be employed (at); to serve (in); to work (for)
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