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働
働 (readings: どう, はたら; Japanese kanji) means “work”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 労働 (labor).
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父は工場で働く。
ちちはこうじょうではたらく。My father works at a factory.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 働 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | work |
| Readings | どう, はたら |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 労働 (labor) |
How to read 働
働 is read どう or はたら depending on the word.
Words with 働
- 労働lao động
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Updated: 2026-08-09