What does kanji 勤 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 勤 is diligence.

How is kanji 勤 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 勤 are つと.める, -づと.め, つと.まる, いそ.しむ; the onyomi readings are キン, ゴン.

Kanji 勤 is taught in Jōyō Grade 6.

The main radical for kanji 勤 is 力.

JōyōJLPT N3Kanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

勤

Meaning

diligence

diligence, become employed, serve

Stroke Order

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

5 reference sentences

父は銀行に勤めている。

My father works at a bank.

彼はまじめに勤めを果たした。

He carried out his duty sincerely.

卒業後、小さな会社に勤めることになった。

After graduating, I ended up working for a small company.

毎日の勤めを大切にしている。

I value my daily duties.

彼女は地域のために長く勤めてきた。

She has served the local community for many years.

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