JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
働 — work
- Reading
- ドウ・はたら.く
- Meaning
- work;
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
働 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ドウ・はたら.く and it means work;. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
働 appears in everyday japanese words such as 働 (work), 働き (work) and 労働 (manual labor).
Japanese words containing 働
Frequently asked questions
What does 働 mean in Japanese?
働 means work; in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 働 read?
働 is read ドウ・はたら.く. Reading it inside real words — 働 and 働き and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 働 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 働 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 働 in a word?
A common word containing 働 is 働 (どう) — "work". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 働 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 働 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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