頑張り
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頑張り
1
tenacity; endurance
Examples
私は持ち前の頑張りの精神で難関を突破した。
I got over the difficulty with my characteristic tenacity.
Kanji in this Word
頑
13 strokes
Frequency: 1247
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
stubborn
foolish
firmly
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたく.な
張
11 strokes
Frequency: 403
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
counter for bows & stringed instruments
stretch
spread
put up (tent)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.る
-は.り
-ば.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はり
わり
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