— toil, diligent, as much as possible

  • JLPT N3
  • 7 strokes
  • Grade 4
  • Radical 力
  • #749 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomi
つと.める

Example words

  • 努力どりょくgreat effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; effort
  • 努めるつとめるto endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
  • 努めてつとめて(1) as much as possible; diligently (2) make an effort!; work hard!