N4
勉 meaning and readings
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Kanji
勉
N4
- Meaning
- make an effort, make an effort
- Onyomi
- ベン
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 勉 = 免 + 力。
Story
勉 is analyzed as a combination of 免 (side to avoid), 力 (strength) and denotes make an effort, make an effort.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N4.
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