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勤
勤 (readings: きん, ごん, つと; Japanese kanji) means “diligent / to work”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 勤務 (work).
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父は会社に勤める。
ちちはかいしゃにつとめる。My father works at a company.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 勤 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | diligent / to work |
| Readings | きん, ごん, つと |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 勤務 (work) |
How to read 勤
勤 is read きん or ごん or つと depending on the word.
Words with 勤
- 勤務làm việc
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Updated: 2026-08-09