What does kanji 勉 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 勉 is exertion.

How is kanji 勉 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 勉 are つと.める; the onyomi readings are ベン.

Kanji 勉 is taught in Jōyō Grade 3.

The main radical for kanji 勉 is 力.

JōyōJLPT N4Kanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

勉

Meaning

exertion

exertion, endeavour, encourage, strive, make effort, diligent

Stroke Order

Variant: 勉 (Kyūjitai) • Old form: 勉[4] • Added to Jōyō: 1946

5 reference sentences

毎日日本語を勉強しています。

I study Japanese every day.

試験のためにもっと勉強しなさい。

Study harder for the exam.

彼は家族のために勉めて働いた。

He worked diligently for his family.

彼女は夢に向かって勉んでいる。

She is striving toward her dream.

先生が学生を勉ましてくれた。

The teacher encouraged the students.

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