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Picture story for the kanji 勉, meaning exertion

勉 kanji: meaning “exertion”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N410 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
exertion
On'yomi
ベン
Kun'yomi
つと・める

Picture story to remember 勉

With no excuse (免), the rabbit puts all its muscle (力) into pushing the boulder. That is exertion.

Parts in this story:免, 力

How to write 勉: stroke order

勉 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 勉

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