Quick answer
勉 is the kanji for "Strive / Exertion / Diligent". A common reading is つと.める (tsutomeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Strive / Exertion / Diligent
Also : Strive · Exertion · Diligent · Endeavour · Encourage · Make Effort
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 勉 represents 'EXERTION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of exertion.
On-reading: べん — remember this sound by associating it with exertion. Kun-reading: つと.める.
Example Sentences
毎日勉強を欠かしません。
まいにちべんきょうをかかしません。
I never miss studying every day.
勉強の仕方を変えました。
べんきょうのしかたをかえました。
I changed the way I study.
Vocabulary using 勉
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