勤勉(きんべん)

きんべん
noun, na-adjective
diligent, hardworking
1. diligent, industrious, hardworking
Showing careful and persistent effort in one's work or duties.
彼(かれ)は勤勉(きんべん)な学生(がくせい)だ。
He is a diligent student.
勤勉(きんべん)に働(はたら)くことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It's important to work diligently.
日本人(にほんじん)は勤勉(きんべん)だと言(い)われている。
Japanese people are said to be hardworking.

勤勉(きんべん) describes consistent effort and dedication to work or study.

USAGE:

  • 勤勉(きんべん)な + noun: diligent ~
  • 勤勉(きんべん)に + verb: diligently ~

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 真面目(まじめ): serious, earnest (broader meaning)
  • 熱心(ねっしん): enthusiastic, zealous
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Added 2026.2.5 20:49 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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