Japanese Dictionary

Words

33 words found
  • 勉強
    JLPT 5
    Kana Reading
    べんきょう
    Word Senses
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  • 努める, 勉める, 力める
    JLPT 2
    Kana Reading
    つとめる
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      Ichidan verb, transitive verb
      Meaning
      to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
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  • 努めて, 勉めて
    JLPT 1
    Kana Reading
    つとめて
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      adverb (fukushi)
      Meaning
      as much as possible; diligently
      Example sentence
      努めて雇い主満足させようした 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.
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Kanji

2 kanji found
  • JLPT 4

    10 strokes

    exertion

    On'Yomi: ベン

    Kun'Yomi: つと.める

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  • 9 strokes

    On'Yomi: ベン

    Kun'Yomi:

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