# 勉 — Exertion

Frequency rank 1083 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 摘 (Pluck), less common than 瀬 (Rapids).

- On’yomi: べん
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 力 Power (Kangxi 19)
- Frequency path: Level IX of XX

An excuse (免) is no match for power (力) — even if you want to make excuses, raw exertion and power push you through.

In words:

- 勉強 べんきょうする — to study
- 勤勉 きんべん — industry;diligence

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