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勤
Work, Diligence
つとめる (tsutomeru), つとまる (tsutomaru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
勤 is commonly seen in workplace vocabulary such as 勤務 (work duty), 通勤 (commuting), and 勤勉 (diligence). It's one of the most useful kanji for working adults in Japan.
Memory Trick
Imagine someone showing up to work every single day without missing a shift. Their dedication and hard work represent 勤.
Readings
Onyomi: キン (kin), ゴン (gon)
Kunyomi: つとめる (tsutomeru), つとまる (tsutomaru)
Example Words
勤務
きんむ (kinmu)
Work duty
通勤
つうきん (tsuukin)
Commuting
勤勉
きんべん (kinben)
Diligence
勤める
つとめる (tsutomeru)
To work for
Example Sentence
私は東京で勤務しています。
わたし は とうきょう で きんむ して います。
watashi wa Toukyou de kinmu shite imasu
I work in Tokyo.