働
はたら.く
hataraku
JLPT N313 strokesKanjiLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
働 is the kanji for "Work". A common reading is はたら.く (hataraku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Work
Readings
kunはたら.く/ hatarakuonどう/ dou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 働 represents 'WORK'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of work.
Reading ·
On-reading: どう — remember this sound by associating it with work. Kun-reading: はたら.く.
Example Sentences
毎日一生懸命働いています。
まいにちいっしょうけんめいはたらいています。
I work hard every day.
働きながら学んでいます。
はたらきながらまなんでいます。
I'm learning while working.
Vocabulary using 働
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