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JLPT N3 Intermediate

努める

To make an effort, strive, or endeavor.

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Other forms

努めます polite form
努めて te-form
努めない plain negative
勉める rarely used kanji
力める rarely used kanji
Ichidan verb

To make an effort / To strive

Indicates the act of exerting one’s ability or making a conscious effort to achieve a goal or intended state.

Example

彼 は 常に 冷静 で ある よう 努め て いる 。

He makes an effort to always remain calm.

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To make an effort, strive, or endeavor.
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