勤
diligence · become employed · serve
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
堇 + power
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and power. Working with full effort.
Symbolism
Diligence, work, attendance. Represents working.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
勤王攘夷
きんのうじょうい
loyalty to the emperor and expulsion of the foreigners; loyalty to the emperor and expulsion of the foreigners
勤倹力行
きんけんりっこう
work hard and practice frugality; work hard and practice frugality
精励恪勤
せいれいかっきん
assiduousness; attending diligently to one's study or duties; assiduousness
Proverbs & Idioms
勤勉は成功の母
きんべんはせいこうのはは
Diligence is the mother of success
Hard work leads to achievement
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 勤 mean in Japanese?
勤 means diligence, become employed, serve.
How do you read 勤?
On'yomi: キン、ゴン (KIN, GON). Kun'yomi: つと.める、-づと.め、つと.まる、いそ.しむ (tsutomeru, zutome, tsutomaru, isoshimu).
How many strokes does 勤 have?
勤 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).
Is 勤 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 勤 (diligence, become employed, serve) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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