Kanji

What does the kanji 働 mean?

働 means work, function. On'yomi ドウ. Kun'yomi はたら.く.

Quick facts
On'yomiドウ
Kun'yomiはたら.く
Strokes13
Main radical人
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi ドウKun'yomi はたら.く
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework13 strokes

work, function

Memory hook

A person (亻) using strength (力) to make things move (動) — WORK, LABOUR.

Stroke order · 13 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 共働きともばたらきdual-income couple, both spouses working

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.