懸命
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 懸命
1
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
Examples
父は私が懸命に働かなければならないと言った。
My father said that I must work hard.
Kanji in this Word
懸
20 strokes
Frequency: 889
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
state of suspension
hang
depend
consult
distant
far apart
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
ケ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.ける
か.かる
命
8 strokes
Frequency: 465
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
fate
command
decree
destiny
life
appoint
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いのち
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