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使命 — meaning in English

shimei

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English meaning

  • commission noun A fee paid to someone, usually a percentage, for completing a sale or transaction.
  • errand noun A short trip made to complete a specific, usually minor, task.
  • mission noun A specific task or purpose someone is sent to carry out.

Senses

使命 is used for these senses in English:

  • commission A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
  • errand A journey undertaken to accomplish some task.
  • mission (countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.

commission — full definition

  1. noun A fee paid to someone, usually a percentage, for completing a sale or transaction.
  2. noun An official group given authority to perform a specific task or investigation.
  3. verb To formally request and pay for a piece of work, such as art or a report.

Related Japanese words