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働
On'yomi
ドウ
DOU
Kun'yomi
はたら.く
hataraku
work · (kokuji)
Details
Strokes13
Frequency#417
Radical人person(2)
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
働=
亻動
left-right: person + 動
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and move. Person moving, working.
Symbolism
Labor, work, dual income. Represents human activity.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Working diligently
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
働かざる者食うべからず
はたらかざるものくうべからず
He who does not work, should not eat
No work, no food