努める

勉める、 力める

Reading

Kana: つとめる
Romaji: tsutomeru
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Definition

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vt
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to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent; to be committed (to doing something)

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

説得(せっとく)(つと)めた。
➥We tried to persuade him.
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(わたし)(わら)わないように(つと)めた。
➥I tried not to laugh.
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(かれ)体重(たいじゅう)()らそうと(つと)めた。
➥He tried to reduce his weight.
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自制(じせい)するよう(つと)めなさい。
➥Try to control yourself.
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彼女(かのじょ)()かないように(つと)めた。
➥She tried not to cry.
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体力(たいりょく)()やすように(つと)めなさい。
➥Try to build up your strength.
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