Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 努めて(つとめて) in Japanese

努めて, 勉めて
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
つとめて
Romaji
tsutomete
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adverb (fukushi)
    Meaning
    as much as possible; diligently
    Example sentence
    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.
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    make an effort!; work hard!
    Example sentence
    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.

Examples of 努めて, 勉めて, つとめて in a sentence

Kanji in this word

勉 JLPT 4

10 strokes

exertion

On'Yomi: ベン

Kun'Yomi: つと.める

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努 JLPT 3

7 strokes

toil, diligent, as much as possible

On'Yomi: ド

Kun'Yomi: つと.める

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勉

9 strokes

On'Yomi: ベン

Kun'Yomi:

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