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勉

勉 — exertion, endeavour, encourage

Learn the correct stroke order for 勉 (exertion), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 310 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ベンben
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つと.めるtsutomeru
Strokes10
Radical力
Frequency#1066
Meaningsexertion, endeavour, encourage, strive, make effort, diligent

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

勤勉きんべんdiligent; hard-working; industriousna-adjective
勉学べんがくstudy; pursuit of knowledgenoun
勉強べんきょうstudynoun
勉強中べんきょうちゅうwhile studying; presently studyingexpression

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 勉 (exertion) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 力.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 勉 is #1066, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

勤勉きんべん — diligent; hard-working; industrious
勉学べんがく — study; pursuit of knowledge
勉強べんきょう — study

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (力)

力power加add功achievement劣inferiority助help労labor努toil励encourage

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 勉 have?

The kanji 勉 (exertion) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 勉?

勉 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 勉 mean?

勉 means: exertion, endeavour, encourage, strive, make effort, diligent. On'yomi readings: ベン. Kun'yomi readings: つと.める.

What JLPT level is 勉?

勉 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.