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VocabJLPT N5

to persevere

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to persevere
2. to persist
3. to insist that
4. to remain in a place

A verb meaning to do one's best, to work hard, or to persevere. It is widely used as encouragement in Japanese culture, and you will often hear it used to cheer someone on or to express one's own determination to keep trying.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Ugh, the same thing again? But fine, I'll give it my best.

Sentence 2

It's a small place, but the family puts everything into it.

Sentence 3

Wait, it's still not done? You've got this!

Sentence 4

Why is it always me? But I've just got to push through.

Sentence 5

The teacher said "keep going until the end."