努める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 努める
1
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to devote oneself; to be committed (to doing)
Examples
お手伝いさんたちは主人の命令を実行しようと努めた。
The servants tried to carry out their master's order.
Kanji in this Word
努
7 strokes
Frequency: 749
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
toil
diligent
as much as possible
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ド
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つと.める
勉
10 strokes
Frequency: 1066
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
exertion
endeavour
encourage
strive
make effort
diligent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ベン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つと.める
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひこ
やつ
力
2 strokes
Frequency: 62
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
power
strength
strong
strain
bear up
exert
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョク
リキ
リイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちから
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
じから
つとむ
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