Vocab Info
N2 Adverb
努めてas much as possible, as far as possible, to the best of one's ability, diligently, make an effort!, work hard!
Dictionary Definition
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Adverb
1.
as much as possible, as far as possible, to the best of one's ability, diligently
All Forms
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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仕事中は努めて明るく振る舞っている。
I try to act cheerfully as much as possible while I'm at work.
僕は休日でも努めて早起きをしています。
Even on holidays, I make an effort to wake up early.
先生は非常事態の中でも努めて冷静に振る舞うべきだ。
The teacher should strive to act calmly as much as possible even in emergencies.
努めて明るく振る舞ってはいるが、本当は今にも泣き出したい気分だ。
Although I'm trying my best to act cheerful, I actually feel like bursting into tears any moment.
会社に遅刻したことをきっかけに、毎日努めて早く起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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