勤
Kanji · N2
勤 / diligence
Kanji for diligence, become employed, or serve.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キン、ゴン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つと.める、-づと.め、つと.まる、いそ.しむ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
勤 carries the meaning diligence, become employed, or serve.
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Common compounds with 勤
常勤じょうきんfull-time employment
通勤つうきんcommuting to work
勤めつとめservice / duty / business
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