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努めて

勉めて、 力めて

Reading

Kana: つとめて
Romaji: tsutomete
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Definitions

adv
1

as much as possible; as far as possible; to the best of one's ability; diligently

exp
2

make an effort!; work hard!

Kanji

Readings: ド、 つと.める
Meanings: toil, diligent, as much as possible
Readings: ベン、 つと.める
Meanings: exertion, endeavour, encourage, strive, make effort, diligent
Readings: リョク、 リキ、 リイ、 ちから
Meanings: power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert

Example Sentences

政府(せいふ)公害(こうがい)除去(じょきょ)しようと(つと)めている。
➥The government is trying to get rid of pollution.
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(かれ)(つと)めて(やと)(ぬし)満足(まんぞく)させようとした。
➥He was zealous in satisfying his employer.
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人質(ひとじち)にとられながら、(かれ)(つと)めて勇敢(ゆうかん)()()った。
➥He tried to brave it out while held as a hostage.
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(かれ)民衆(みんしゅう)支持(しじ)()ようと(つと)めていた。
➥He was bidding for popular support.
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アルシェスト(くん)家族(かぞく)が、お行儀(ぎょうぎ)よく()べている。
➥Alceste's family is eating with proper manners.
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現在(げんざい)通常(つうじょう)のサービスの早急(そうきゅう)復旧(ふっきゅう)(つと)めています。
➥We are currently working to restore normal service as soon as possible.
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