[つとめる, tsutomeru](v1, vt) (1) (usu. 勤める) to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (in); (2) (usu. 務める) to serve (as); to act (as); to fill (the position of); to play the role (of); (3) (usu. 勤める) to conduct a religious service; (P)#14909[Add to Longdo]