B1 noun Formal

직무

[tɕiŋmu]

The specific tasks, duties, and responsibilities associated with a particular job or position. It is more formal than '일' (work).

Examples

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1

직무 분석은 인사 관리의 기초가 된다.

Job analysis is the basis of human resource management.

2

지원하신 직무에 대해 설명해 주시겠습니까?

Could you explain the duties of the position you applied for?

3

공무원은 직무상의 비밀을 엄수해야 합니다.

Public officials must maintain strict confidentiality of their duties.

Word Family

Noun
직무
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Job' (직) and 'Mission' (무).

Quick Quiz

신입 사원들은 일주일 동안 ( ) 교육을 받습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 직무

Examples

1

직무 분석은 인사 관리의 기초가 된다.

academic

Job analysis is the basis of human resource management.

2

지원하신 직무에 대해 설명해 주시겠습니까?

business

Could you explain the duties of the position you applied for?

3

공무원은 직무상의 비밀을 엄수해야 합니다.

formal

Public officials must maintain strict confidentiality of their duties.

4

네 직무가 정확히 뭐야?

informal

What exactly are your job duties?

5

그는 직무 유기 혐의로 조사를 받고 있다.

everyday

He is under investigation for charges of neglect of duty.

Word Family

Noun
직무

Common Collocations

직무를 수행하다 to perform duties
직무 교육 job training
직무 만족도 job satisfaction
직무 유기 neglect of duty
직무 범위 scope of duties

Common Phrases

직무 관련성

job relevance

직무를 맡다

to take on a duty

직무 역량

job competency

Often Confused With

직무 vs 업무

업무 is a broad term for work or tasks, while 직무 refers specifically to the duties assigned to a professional position.

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Usage Notes

Very common in job interviews and corporate documents.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use '직무' for household chores or school homework; use '집안일' or '숙제'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Job' (직) and 'Mission' (무).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 職 (job/office) and 務 (affairs/duties).

Grammar Patterns

~의 직무 직무를 ~하다
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Cultural Context

Korean work culture emphasizes the '직무 유기' (neglect of duty) as a serious moral and legal failing.

Quick Quiz

신입 사원들은 일주일 동안 ( ) 교육을 받습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 직무

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