Word details
努めて
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 努めて.
Dictionary
Entry
1
as much as possible; as far as possible; to the best of one's ability; diligently
Examples
水面から飛び立つ鳥は努めてあとを濁さぬようにする。
A bird flying out of the water is careful not to cause turbulence.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
努
toil, diligent, as much as possible
7 strokesFrequency 749JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ド
Kun
つと.める
勉
exertion, endeavour, encourage, strive, make effort, diligent
10 strokesFrequency 1,066JLPT N3Grade 3
On
ベン
Kun
つと.める
Nanori
ひこやつ
力
power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert
2 strokesFrequency 62JLPT N3Grade 1
On
リョクリキリイ
Kun
ちから
Nanori
じからつとむ
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