頑張る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頑張る
1
to persevere; to persist; to keep at it; to hang on; to hold out; to do one's best
Examples
いや、頑張ればできるよ。
Yes, he can, if he tries hard.
2
to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion)
3
to remain in a place; to stick to one's post; to refuse to budge
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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