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N2 Adverb

(つと)めてas much as possible, as far as possible, to the best of one's ability, diligently, make an effort!, work hard!

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    1. Adverb

      1.

      as much as possible, as far as possible, to the best of one's ability, diligently

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    努めて 【つとめて】勉めて 【つとめて】力めて 【つとめて】

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    Examples

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      仕事(しごと)(ちゅう)(つと)めて(あか)るく()()っている。

      I try to act cheerfully as much as possible while I'm at work.

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      (ぼく)休日(きゅうじつ)でも(つと)めて早起(はやお)きをしています。

      Even on holidays, I make an effort to wake up early.

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      先生(せんせい)非常(ひじょう)事態(じたい)(なか)でも(つと)めて冷静(れいせい)()()うべきだ。

      The teacher should strive to act calmly as much as possible even in emergencies.

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      (つと)めて(あか)るく()()ってはいるが、本当(ほんとう)(いま)にも()()したい気分(きぶん)だ。

      Although I'm trying my best to act cheerful, I actually feel like bursting into tears any moment.

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      会社(かいしゃ)遅刻(ちこく)したことをきっかけに、毎日(まいにち)(つと)めて(はや)()きるようにしています。

      Since I was late to work, I've been making an effort to wake up early every day.

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