彼女は泣かないように努めた。

彼女は泣かないように努めた。

She tried not to cry.

彼女(かのじょ)は泣(な)かないように努(つと)めた。

Kanojo wa nakanai yōni tsutometa.

彼女 (かのじょ)

she; her; her; girlfriend; sweetheart

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

泣く (なく)

to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl

様に (ように)

in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something

努める (つとめる)

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

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: ジョ、ニョ、ニョウ、おんな、め

Meanings: woman, female

Readings: キュウ、な.く

Meanings: cry, weep, moan

Readings: ド、つと.める

Meanings: toil, diligent, as much as possible