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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.