努
つと.める
tsutomeru
JLPT N37 strokesKanjiLevel 38 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
努 is the kanji for "Toil". A common reading is つと.める (tsutomeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Toil
Also : Diligent
Readings
kunつと.める/ tsutomeruonど/ do
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 努 represents 'TOIL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of toil.
Reading ·
On-reading: ど — remember this sound by associating it with toil. Kun-reading: つと.める.
Example Sentences
目標に向けて努力しています。
もくひょうにむけてどりょくしています。
I'm making efforts toward my goal.
努力した結果、試験に合格しました。
どりょくしたけっか、しけんにごうかくしました。
As a result of effort, I passed the exam.
Vocabulary using 努
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