勤勉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 勤勉
1
diligent; hard-working; industrious
Examples
トムはいまや以前にもまして勤勉に働いている。
Tom works more diligently now.
Kanji in this Word
勤
12 strokes
Frequency: 830
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
diligence
become employed
serve
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
ゴン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つと.める
-づと.め
つと.まる
いそ.しむ
勉
10 strokes
Frequency: 1066
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
exertion
endeavour
encourage
strive
make effort
diligent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ベン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つと.める
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひこ
やつ
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