Kanji 功: achievement, merits, success, honor, credit
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Kanji 功: achievement, merits, success, honor, credit. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 功
achievement, merits, success, honor, credit
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When a craftsman (工) puts all their power (力) and effort into their work, they achieve great merit or success. It represents the idea that combining skill and effort leads to a significant achievement.