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努める

つとめる

to endeavor

Pronunciation

つ と め る

Contains Kanji

努
ど
toil

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Definitions

MM - #8558 Common N2
Ichidan verb, transitive verb

1. To endeavor (endeavour); To try; To strive; To make an effort; To exert oneself; To be diligent; To be committed (to doing something)

OTHER FORMS

力める 勉める
MM - #8558 Common N2

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