synonym Comparative
勤務
VS
怠慢
Differences Between "勤務" and "怠慢"
Option A
勤務
Meaning
service; work; duty
Reading
きんむ (kinmu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は銀行に勤務している。
He is working at a bank.
Option B
怠慢
Meaning
negligence, dereliction of duty, idleness, laziness
Reading
たいまん (taiman)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の仕事に対する怠慢が問題視された。
His negligence regarding his work was brought into question.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(service; work; duty)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 勤務: Refers to working at a company or organization. Often used in formal contexts or to describe a period of work. Can be used with 「する」 (suru).
- 怠慢: Often implies neglecting one's duties or responsibilities. (やるべきことを怠る、責任を果たさないといった意味合いで使われます。)
- 勤務: Refers to working at a company or organization. Often used in formal contexts or to describe a period of work. Can be used with 「する」 (suru).
- 怠慢: Often implies neglecting one's duties or responsibilities. (やるべきことを怠る、責任を果たさないといった意味合いで使われます。)
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