VocabJLPT N1
service
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. service
  2. 2. ministry
  3. 3. offering goods at a reduced price
  4. 4. Altruism
This noun means service, devotion, or contributing one's efforts for others without seeking personal gain. It is used in contexts such as volunteering, religious devotion, or customer service, emphasizing selfless dedication.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, I just don't want to be defined by the word "service."

Sentence 2

My boss used service to the customer as an excuse to push unreasonable demands on us.

Sentence 3

Can you actually define what counts as service?

Sentence 4

Doesn't going overboard with service for clients actually undermine their trust?

Sentence 5

In interdepartmental coordination, it tends to end up with only one side doing all the serving.