Kanji

What does the kanji 勤 mean?

勤 means diligent; work, serve. On'yomi キン、ゴン. Kun'yomi つと.める、-づと.め、つと.まる、いそ.しむ.

Quick facts
On'yomiキン、ゴン
Kun'yomiつと.める、-づと.め、つと.まる、いそ.しむ
Strokes12
Main radical力
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi キン、ゴンKun'yomi つと.める、-づと.め、つと.まる、いそ.しむ
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

diligent; work, serve

Memory hook

Using your strength (力) steadily every single day — DILIGENT, SERVE.

Main radical

力power 2 strokes

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 勤めつとめjob, employment
  • 通勤つうきんcommuting to work
  • 勤めるつとめるto work for, to be employed at

More words with this kanji

  • 出勤しゅっきんgoing to work, attendance at work
  • 勤労きんろうdiligent labor, work
  • 勤勉きんべんdiligent, hardworking
  • 勤務きんむwork, service, duty
  • 転勤てんきんjob transfer, relocation (for work)
  • 勤め先つとめさきworkplace

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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.