VocabJLPT N4
effort
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. effort
  2. 2. exertion
This noun and する verb means "effort" or "hard work." It is used when describing working diligently toward a goal, and you will often see it in phrases encouraging someone to keep trying.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

This company takes care of people who put in the effort.

Sentence 2

I just want to stop putting in all this effort!

Sentence 3

Is all that effort even worth anything?

Sentence 4

Even slowly, if you keep at it, you'll move forward.

Sentence 5

I keep pushing forward for my family.