How to say 'Work' or 'Labor' in Japanese | 勤労

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The Japanese word for Work or Labor is 'Kinrou', written as 勤労 in Japanese.'Work' or 'Labor' in hiragana is きんろう.

word

勤労

Meaning

Work, Labor

Reading

きんろう

kinrou

Kanji

勤Diligence 労Labor

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '勤労 (きんろう)' refers to the act of labor or work, often in the context of employment or contributing to society. It is commonly used in formal or official contexts, such as discussing labor laws, workers' rights, or societal contributions. For example: Labor Day is a day to honor workers「勤労感謝の日は労働者を称える日です」(きんろうかんしゃのひはろうどうしゃをたたえるひです). He is dedicated to his work「彼は勤労に励んでいます」(かれはきんろうにはげんでいます). The term can also appear in compound words, such as '勤労意欲 (きんろういよく)' (work motivation) or '勤労者 (きんろうしゃ)' (worker).

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4119

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 勤労

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

勤

Meaning

Diligence

kanji

労

Meaning

Labor

Words Related to 勤労 Through the Kanji 勤

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 勤 as well.

word

通勤

Meaning

Commute

word

勤める

Meaning

Work

word

出勤

Meaning

Commute

word

勤勉

Meaning

Diligent

word

勤務

Meaning

Work, Service

word

転勤

Meaning

Transfer

word

勤め先

Meaning

Workplace

word

勤め

Meaning

Duty

Words Related to 勤労 Through the Kanji 労

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 労 as well.

word

苦労

Meaning

Hardship

word

過労

Meaning

Overwork

word

労働者

Meaning

Worker

word

労働

Meaning

Work

word

疲労

Meaning

Fatigue

word

労力

Meaning

Labor, Effort

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'Kinrou' means 'Work' or 'Labor' .

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