労
labor · thank for · reward for · toil · trouble
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines the top of '営' with 'strength' (力), representing physical work with fire. Means manual labor.
Symbolism
Symbolizes labor, hardship, and effort. Represents working physically and the fatigue and suffering it brings.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Words & Expressions
Words written with 労
Four-Character Compounds
疲労困憊
ひろうこんぱい
total exhaustion
不労所得
ふろうしょとく
unearned income; investment income; passive income
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 労 mean in Japanese?
労 means labor, thank for, reward for, toil, trouble.
How do you read 労?
On'yomi: ロウ (ROU). Kun'yomi: ろう.する、いたわ.る、いた.ずき、ねぎら、つか.れる、ねぎら.う (rousuru, itawaru, itazuki, negira, tsukareru, negirau).
How many strokes does 労 have?
労 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).
Is 労 a good kanji for a tattoo?
労 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means labor, thank for, reward for, toil, trouble. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.