N2
きんろう (kinrō)
勤労
labor, work, diligence, industry
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A formal term for working or labor, often emphasizing the value of hard work and diligence. Used in phrases like 勤労感謝の日 (Labor Thanksgiving Day). (労働や働くことのフォーマルな言葉で、勤勉さや努力の価値を強調する。勤労感謝の日などの表現で使われる。)
📝 Example Sentences
勤労の精神は日本の社会を支えてきた。
The spirit of diligence has supported Japanese society.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "勤労"!
健康的な生活のためには、適切な運動と_______が不可欠だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 健康的な生活には「働くこと」も重要という文脈なので、「勤労」が適切です。
English: In the context that 'working' is also important for a healthy life, '勤労' (labor/work) is appropriate.
English: In the context that 'working' is also important for a healthy life, '勤労' (labor/work) is appropriate.
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