noun
miscellaneous duties; routine tasks; odd jobs
Refers to various small, often unglamorous tasks that need to be done, typically in a work or organizational context. Not used for major projects or specialized work.
新人はまず雑務から覚えることが多い。
New employees often start by learning the miscellaneous tasks.
会議の準備やコピー取りなどの雑務に追われている。
I'm swamped with odd jobs like preparing for meetings and making copies.