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勉
勉 (readings: べん; Japanese kanji) means “to make an effort”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 勉強 (study).
What does 勉 mean?
| Kanji | 勉 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to make an effort |
| Readings | べん |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 勉
勉 is read べん depending on the word.
Example words with 勉
| Example | 勉強 (study) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14