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一生懸命

N4
いっしょうけんめい
一生けんめい一生けん命
[isshoukenmei]
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Meanings

1.AdverbAdj-naNoun

very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly; desperately

Examples

一生懸命勉強して合格しました。

I studied hard and passed.

一生懸命働いて疲れました。

I worked hard and got tired.

一生懸命練習すれば上手くなります。

If you practice hard, you will improve.