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努力

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 努力

りょく
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #1124
1

effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving

Examples
俺はベストを尽くそうと努力している。
I gotta try to do my best.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 749
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

toil
diligent
as much as possible

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つと.める
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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