労 kanji stroke order 労 japanese kanji writing 労 kanji diagram-kanji lookup

ろうどう
労働
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
1. manual labor; manual labour; toil; work
2. Labour Party  (see also: 労働党; abbreviation)
ねぎら
労
う
Most common form: ねぎらう
'u' godan verb, transitive verb
to thank for; to reward for  (often written with kana only)
いたわ
労
る
Most common form: いたわる
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to treat with sympathy; to console; to be kind to; to appreciate  (often written with kana only)
2. to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse; to soothe  (often written with kana only)
いた
労
わしい
'i' adjective
heartrending; pitiful

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The Kanji: 労 (Rō / Itawa)

The kanji 労 means "labor," "toil," or "appreciation." It combines 力 (strength) with 冖 (cover) and 火 (fire), originally depicting strenuous work under the burning sun. This character represents physical work and the gratitude for it.

Common Words & Example Sentences

1. 労働 (rōdō) - Labor

  • 労働時間を短縮する。

  • "Reduce working hours."

2. 苦労 (kurō) - Hardship

  • 子育ての苦労がわかる。

  • "Understand the hardships of parenting."

3. 疲労 (hirō) - Fatigue

  • 疲労が溜まっている。

  • "Fatigue has accumulated."

4. ご苦労様 (gokurōsama) - Thank you for your work

  • ご苦労様、今日も一日お疲れ様。

  • "Thank you for your hard work today."

In summary, 労 encompasses work (労働), its difficulties (苦労), physical effects (疲労), and social appreciation (ご苦労様). It reflects the cultural value placed on hard work and mutual respect in Japanese society.


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