Kanji · N4 · 10 strokes
勉 / to study
Kanji for to study or effort.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ベン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
勉 carries the meaning to study or effort.
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How to write 勉
Trace 勉 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 勉
勉強しますべんきょうしますto study
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勉 in context
きのうの晩11時まで勉強しました。
きのうのばんじゅういちじまでべんきょうしました
I studied until 11 last night.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 勉 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
勉 — Kanji Practice
10 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/勉
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