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働
働 (readings: どう, はたら; Japanese kanji) means “work”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 労働 (labor).
What does 働 mean?
| Kanji | 働 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | work |
| Readings | どう, はたら |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 働
働 is read どう or はたら depending on the word.
Example words with 働
| Example | 労働 (labor) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14