努めて[つとめて] (tsutomete)
diligently, earnestly, as much as possible
- JLPT N1
- Pitch 2
- #296540 most frequent
Meaning
努めて (つとめて, tsutomete) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “diligently, earnestly, as much as possible”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 12
彼は努めて平静を装った
He tried as hard as he could to appear calm.
努めて冷静にしていた.
I made every effort to restrain myself.
努めて行儀よくしている。
He/She is trying hard to behave well.
心と体のケアに努めています。
I try to maintain myself mentally and physically.
彼はそれを忘れようと努めている。
He is striving to forget that.
警察は犯罪の防止に努めています。
The police are making efforts to prevent crime.
全員で技術の向上に努めています。
We all work together to improve our skills.
政府は公害を除去しようと努めている。
The government is trying to get rid of pollution.
彼は民衆の支持を得ようと努めていた。
He was bidding for popular support.
彼は努めて雇い主を満足させようとした。
He was zealous in satisfying his employer.
アルシェスト君の家族が、お行儀よく食べている。
Alceste's family is eating with proper manners.
人質にとられながら、彼は努めて勇敢に振る舞った。
He tried to behave as bravely as possible while he was being held hostage.