Translation of Japanese word "努力する" to English
努力する
どりょくする
[doryokusuru]
IPA: /doryoku suru/
Meaning
VerbTo try; to work towards a goal.
How to use
努力する (doryoku suru) — 'to make an effort / endeavor'. 努力が実る — efforts bear fruit. 努力家 (doryokuka) — hard-working person.
🇬🇧 English
to make an effort
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 努力する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): どりょくする
Romaji Transcription: doryokusuru
Example Sentences
彼は将来のために努力しています。
かれはしょうらいのためにどりょくしています。
He is making an effort for his future.
彼女は試験のために努力しています。
かのじょはしけんのためにどりょくしています。
She is making an effort for the exam.
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Common phrases
- 努力を重ねる— to continue making efforts
Frequency rank: #416 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "努力する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "努力する" means "to make an effort" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "努力する"?▼
The word "努力する" is read as "どりょくする" (doryokusuru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of making an effort to achieve a goal.".
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