“Try hard” or “Make an effort to do” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “勉”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “勉” means “Encourage”, “Cheer up” or “As much as one can” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “勉”

Jouyou Kanji “勉” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
10 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
べん(ben) |
| Kun-Yomi |
つと(める)(tsuto(meru)) |
| Meanings |
Try hard, As much as one can, Make an effort to do |
| Encourage, Cheer up |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “勉”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 勉学(べんがく-be n ga ku) |
Study, Pursuit of knowledge, Learn |
| 勉強(べんきょう-be n kyo u) |
① Study, Work, Diligence, Working hard, ② Discount, Price reduction |
| 勉励(べんれい-be n re i) |
Diligence, Industry, Assiduity |
| 勤勉(きんべん-ki n be n) |
Hard work, Industry, Diligence |
| 力勉(りきべん-ri ki be n) |
Make an effort, To endeavor |
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