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Japanese

どりょく
Meaning: effort; hard work; endeavor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

夢を叶えるためには、たゆまぬ努力が必要だ。
Unflagging effort is necessary to make your dreams come true.
努力が成功につながるのは当然だ。
It is only natural that effort leads to success.
努力なしに成功するのは不可能に近い。
Succeeding without effort is near impossible.
彼は長年の努力の末、ついに優勝カップを手にした。
After years of effort, he finally held the championship cup.
努力がすべて無に帰してしまった。
All the effort came to nothing.

Usage Notes

Refers to continuous and earnest work towards a goal.

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