勤


This is the kanji that means be employed or be fit for.

on readings:
  • kin
  • gon
kun readings:
  • tsuto
examples:
勤務 kinmu service, being on duty/at work
勤労 kinrō work, labor
転勤 tenkin be transferred (to another job)
勤まる tsutomaru be fit for
勤める tsutomeru be employed
勤め先 tsutomesaki place of work, employer
通勤 tsūkin going to work, commuting

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Last ∆ on 13 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.