勤 kanji: meaning “diligence”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N312 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- diligence
- On'yomi
- キン、ゴン
- Kun'yomi
- つと・める、つと・まる、いそ・しむ
Picture story to remember 勤
Slicing cabbage plants (艹) day after day takes power (力) and diligence.
Parts in this story:力
How to write 勤: stroke order
勤 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 勤
- 勤労きんろうlabor
- 勤務きんむservice
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 勤 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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