勉
勉·effort, diligence
- On-yomi
- ベン
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 勉強 | べんきょう | study |
| 勉強家 | べんきょうか | a studious person |
| 勉強中 | べんきょうちゅう | in the middle of studying |
| 勤勉 | きんべん | diligence, industriousness |
Example sentences
毎日、日本語を勉強しています。
まいにち、にほんごをべんきょうしています。
I study Japanese every day.
弟は勉強中なので、静かにしてください。
おとうとはべんきょうちゅうなので、しずかにしてください。
My little brother is studying, so please be quiet.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Writing 勉 without 力 — that gives 免, a different character
- Using 勉強 for 'learning to do something' — 習う is the word when a teacher trains you
Memory aid
Picture it
Strength (力) added to 免 — you push through with effort instead of being let off.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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