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努
On'yomi
ド
DO
Kun'yomi
つと.める
tsutomeru
toil · diligent · as much as possible
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Component Breakdown
努=
奴力
奴 + power
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of slave and power. Slave working with power.
Symbolism
Effort, strive, diligence. Represents striving.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
奮励努力
ふんれいどりょく
making strenuous efforts; exerting oneself; making strenuous efforts
努力奮励
どりょくふんれい
making strenuous efforts; exerting oneself; making strenuous efforts
奮闘努力
ふんとうどりょく
try one's best; all-out effort; strenuous efforts; try one's best