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What does the kanji 努 mean?

努 means endeavor, strive. On'yomi ド. Kun'yomi つと.める.

Quick facts
On'yomiド
Kun'yomiつと.める
Strokes7
Main radical力
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi ドKun'yomi つと.める
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework7 strokes

endeavor, strive

Memory hook

Using every bit of strength (力) even while something holds you back — STRIVE, MAKE AN EFFORT.

Main radical

力power 2 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 7 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 努めてつとめてas much as possible, striving to

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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.