Word Meaning 努める

つとめる tsutomeru

努める is read as つとめる (tsutomeru) and means to endeavor (to do).

Meaning

つとめる

tsutomeru

3 Characters • 10 Total Strokes

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 4 Kanken 7級 Related Words 努力,尽力,励む,一生懸命 Rank 5338 Priority A

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どりょく

effort

つとめて

as much as possible

どりょくぎむ

obligation to make a sincere effort (to follow a set of rules, etc.)

どりょくもくひょう

goal to strive for

どりょくしょう

prize awarded for good effort

がいこうどりょく

diplomatic efforts

きぎょうどりょく

business efforts

けいえいどりょく

management effort

火災の予防に努める。

We're working to prevent fires.