努める
  勉める
  力める
  つとめる
  Ichidan verb
  transitive verb
  to endeavor (endeavour)
  to try
  to strive
  to make an effort
  to exert oneself
  to be diligent
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  勤める
  務める
  つとめる
  Ichidan verb
  transitive verb
  [usu. 勤める]
  to work (for)
  to be employed (at)
  to serve (in)
  [usu. 務める]
  to serve (as)
  to act (as)
  to fill (the position of)
  to play the role (of)
  [usu. 勤める]
  to conduct a religious service
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