What does the kanji 勉 mean?

The kanji 勉 (tsutomeru) means "exertion, endeavor, effort". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "tsutomeru"?

"tsutomeru" is written with the kanji 勉, meaning "exertion, endeavor, effort". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) べん (ben), kunyomi (native Japanese) つとめる (tsutomeru). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 勉?

Write 勉 ("exertion") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.