Meaning and Usage
"業務" (ぎょうむ) refers to business-related tasks, duties, or work responsibilities typically within a company or organization. It is a formal term often used in professional or official contexts.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "業務" used in phrases related to job roles, working hours, or operational systems, such as "営業の業務" (sales duties) or "業務時間" (business hours).
Collocations and Patterns
- 業務を担当する: to be in charge of duties
- 業務時間: business hours
- 業務連絡: business communication
- 業務システム: business system
These collocations highlight the formal and work-related nature of the word.
Register and Nuance
"業務" is a formal and professional term, suitable for business settings, official documents, and workplace conversations. It is not used for casual or personal tasks.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "業務" with more general words for work like "仕事". Remember, "業務" emphasizes official duties or business operations, while "仕事" is broader and can refer to any kind of work or job.