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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

せっせと

Working diligently, steadily, or assiduously on a task.

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Adverb

Diligently / Hard at work

Indicates the act of continuing a task or effort earnestly and busily without resting.

Example

アリ は せっせと 巣 に 食べ物 を 運んで いる 。

The ants are diligently carrying food to their nest.

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Working diligently, steadily, or assiduously on a task.
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