Translation and Meaning of: 努める - tsutomeru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 努める (tsutomeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: tsutomeru
Kana: つとめる
Type: Substantive
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Translation / Meaning: strive; make great effort; try hard
Meaning in English: to exert oneself;to make great effort;to try hard
Definition: Make an effort. Work hard.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (努める) tsutomeru
"努める" is a Japanese word that means "to strive" or "to make an effort". The word is composed of two kanji characters: "努" which means "effort" or "diligence", and "める" which is a verbal suffix that indicates action. The word is often used in professional or educational contexts, where people are expected to make an effort to achieve their goals. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the verb "務める" (tsutomeru) was used with the same meaning. Over time, the pronunciation of the word changed to "努める", but the meaning remained the same. The word is written in hiragana as "つとめる".How to Write in Japanese - (努める) tsutomeru
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Synonyms and Similar - (努める) tsutomeru
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
努力する; 頑張る; 務める; 努める; 努む
Words containing: 努める
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Words with the same pronunciation: つとめる tsutomeru
Example Sentences - (努める) tsutomeru
Below are some example sentences:
私は常に努めることを忘れずにいます。
Watashi wa tsuneni tsutomeru koto wo wasurezu ni imasu
I always strive without forgetting.
I always remember working.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 常に (tsuneni) - adverb meaning "always"
- 努める (tsutomeru) - verb meaning "to strive"
- こと (koto) - noun meaning "thing"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 忘れずに (wasurezu ni) - expression that means "without forgetting"
- います (imasu) - verb that indicates the action of being present, in this case, "I am present"
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Other words of the same type: Substantive
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "strive; make great effort; try hard" é "(努める) tsutomeru". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.