努力
どりょく
doryoku
nounVocabularyLevel 44 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

努力 (どりょく (doryoku)) means "effort". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

effort

Also : exertion · endeavor · striving · endeavour · hard work

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 努力 (どりょく) means 'great effort'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of great effort.

Example Sentences

努力なしに成功はない。

どりょくなしにせいこうはない。

There is no success without effort.

この本は努力です。

このほんはどりょくです。

This book is effort.

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