勤勉
きんべん
kinben
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 85 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
勤勉 (きんべん (kinben)) means "Diligence". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Diligence
Also : Diligent · Hard work · Assiduity
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Example Sentences
彼の勤勉さは同僚から尊敬されている。
かれのきんべんさはどうりょうからそんけいされている。
His diligence is respected by his colleagues.
勤勉な学生は必ず成功する。
きんべんながくせいはかならずせいこうする。
Diligent students will always succeed.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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