奉仕 (Houshi) is a Japanese noun meaning “service, ministry, attendance, church work”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbservice; ministry; attendance; church work
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verboffering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
Examples
彼は数週間共同募金運動に奉仕した。
He worked for weeks on behalf of the community chest.
政治家は国民のために奉仕すべきだ。
A politician should serve the people.
学生達は地域社会への奉仕を志願した。
The students volunteered for community service.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).