勉 — Hard Work, Effort
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Common Japanese Words with 勉 (Hard Work, Effort)
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Putting in effort (勉) to become strong (強) mentally is how you study.
Frequently Asked Questions About 勉 (Hard Work, Effort)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 勉 (Hard Work, Effort)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 勉 ("Hard Work, Effort", read as べん) is: After a day of hard work the exhausted queen is protected by her powerful guard Ben (べん). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 勉 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 勉 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 勉 means "Hard Work, Effort". Its primary reading is べん (On'yomi: べん; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 勉?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 勉 include: 勉強 (べんきょう - study).
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