Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “懸命”

懸命

けんめい

eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort

Example sentence

My father said that I must work hard.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

懸
On
けん;け
Kun
か.ける;か.かる
Stroke count
20

・state of suspension

・hang

・depend

・consult

・distant

・far apart

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命
On
めい;みょう
Kun
いのち
Stroke count
8

・fate

・command

・decree

・destiny

・life

・appoint

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