Mnemonic
Work never ends for Butler Alfred. Each day he lifts heavy trays, polishes silver, and carries luggage — all requiring tremendous power. His old arms ache, but Alfred presses on, knowing the household depends on his tireless labor.
Additional thoughts
Picture Alfred straining under a towering stack of heavy silver platters, sweat on his brow, muscles trembling with power — the ultimate image of devoted work.Quick recall
Butler Alfred uses raw power to haul heavy loads — endless work.Details
The keyword for 働 is work. This kanji refers to the act of laboring or performing a job, encompassing both physical and mental effort directed toward productive activity. It conveys the idea of a person exerting themselves in service of a task, whether in employment, manual labor, or any purposeful function. By extension, it can also refer to the functioning or operation of something, such as the workings of the mind or body.
- On'yomi
- どう
- Kun'yomi
- はたら.く