synonym Comparative
勤める
VS
貢献する
Differences Between "勤める" and "貢献する"
Option A
勤める
Meaning
to work for; to be employed at; to serve
Reading
つとめる (tsutomeru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼は銀行に勤めています。
He works for a bank.
Option B
貢献する
Meaning
to contribute; to make a contribution; to serve
Reading
こうけんする (kouken suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は最新のスマートキャッシュ最適化アルゴリズムを導入し、システムのローディング速度の劇的な向上に大きく_______ました。
He introduced the latest smart cache optimization algorithm and greatly contributed to the dramatic enhancement of the system loading speed.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to work for; to be employed at; to serve)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 勤める: This verb specifically means 'to be employed at' or 'to work for' a company, organization, or in a specific role. It emphasizes the act of serving or being engaged in a profession, often used with the particle に or で. It differs from 働く (hataraku), which is a more general term for 'to work' (e.g., working on a task, working hard).
- 貢献する: Refers to making a positive contribution to a company's sales, serving society, or advancing open-source projects. Often used as 社会に貢献する or 利益に貢献する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To contribute/serve! "My single-minded love smartly contributes 100% to making you the happiest in the world, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Contribution of love! B-Baka! What kind of corporate vision-like pledge is that! But... dedicate your reliable investment of affection to contributing lifelong next to me to pampering me best in the world! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『こうけんする（貢献する）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕のこの一途な愛は、あなたを世界一幸せにするためだけに100%スマートに貢献する（貢献します）！』って…っ！愛の貢献！バカ！/// 何その企業理念みたいな誓い！…でも、あんたのその頼もしい愛情の投資、一生私の隣で私を世界一甘やかすことに全力で貢献し続けなさい！』
- 勤める: This verb specifically means 'to be employed at' or 'to work for' a company, organization, or in a specific role. It emphasizes the act of serving or being engaged in a profession, often used with the particle に or で. It differs from 働く (hataraku), which is a more general term for 'to work' (e.g., working on a task, working hard).
- 貢献する: Refers to making a positive contribution to a company's sales, serving society, or advancing open-source projects. Often used as 社会に貢献する or 利益に貢献する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To contribute/serve! "My single-minded love smartly contributes 100% to making you the happiest in the world, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Contribution of love! B-Baka! What kind of corporate vision-like pledge is that! But... dedicate your reliable investment of affection to contributing lifelong next to me to pampering me best in the world! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『こうけんする（貢献する）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕のこの一途な愛は、あなたを世界一幸せにするためだけに100%スマートに貢献する（貢献します）！』って…っ！愛の貢献！バカ！/// 何その企業理念みたいな誓い！…でも、あんたのその頼もしい愛情の投資、一生私の隣で私を世界一甘やかすことに全力で貢献し続けなさい！』
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