業務

• Reading: ぎょうむ
• Romaji: gyoumu
• Kanji breakdown: 業 (gyou) — business, work, industry; 務 (mu) — duty, task, service
• Pronunciation: /ɡʲoː.mɯ/

Meaning

Business; work; operations; duties. The tasks and responsibilities involved in running a business.

A compound noun: 業 (business) + 務 (duty/task). More formal and broader than 仕事 (work). Covers all operational activities of a company: 業務内容 (job description), 業務時間 (business hours), 業務委託 (outsourcing). Frequently used in workplace communications and job postings.

Examples

1. 本日の業務は午後5時で終了します。 Today's operations will conclude at 5:00 PM.
2. 新しいシステム導入により、業務の効率が大幅に改善された。 The introduction of a new system has greatly improved operational efficiency.
3. 業務内容について詳しく教えていただけますか。 Could you tell me more about the job responsibilities?

Usage Guide

Context: business, workplace, HR

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 業 (gyou, business/work) + 務 (mu, duty/task). Together they express the duties and tasks inherent to one's professional work.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal