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JLPT N3 Intermediate

義務

A mandatory duty or obligation required by law, rules, or social roles.

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義務的 obligatory
義務教育 compulsory education
Noun

Duty / Obligation

Refers to a mandatory action or conduct required by law, morals, or one’s social position.

Example

税金 を 払う の は 国民 の 義務 です 。

Paying taxes is a citizen's duty.

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A mandatory duty or obligation required by law, rules, or social roles.
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