What does 働き mean?
働き is a Japanese noun meaning “function” or “workings” in English. It can also be translated as “work (someone's efforts)” depending on context. It is written as 働き in kanji, はたらき in hiragana, and hataraki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
心臓の働きについて勉強した。
We studied how the heart works.
彼の働きでプロジェクトは成功した。
The project succeeded thanks to his efforts.