NichiDict

努める

N2
つとめる
勉める力める
[tsutomeru]
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Meanings

1.IchidanIntransitive

to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to devote oneself; to be committed (to doing)

Examples

目標達成のために努める毎日を送っている。

I'm spending my days endeavoring to achieve my goals.

品質向上に努めることが大切だと思う。

I think it's important to endeavor to improve quality.

彼は常に誠実であることに努めている

He always endeavors to be sincere.