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せっせと

N2
[sesseto]
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Meanings

1.Adverb

diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away

Examples

彼はせっせと働いてお金を貯めている。

He is diligently working and saving money.

蟻がせっせと食べ物を運んでいる。

Ants are busily carrying food.

母はせっせと料理を作って待っていた。

My mother was busily cooking and waiting.