Japanese

がんばる
Meaning: to do one's best; to persist
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 頑張る 頑張らない
Polite 頑張ります 頑張りません
Past 頑張った 頑張らなかった
Polite + Past 頑張りました 頑張りませんでした
Te-form 頑張って 頑張らなくて
Potential 頑張れる 頑張れない
Passive 頑張られる 頑張られない
Causative 頑張らせる 頑張らせない
Causative + Passive 頑張らされる 頑張らされない
Imperative 頑張れ 頑張るな

Handwriting

頑
張
る

Example sentences

I am studying hard every day for the exam.
頑張るぞ
I'll do my best!
頑張った、だが失敗した
I tried hard, but I failed.
頑張った。しかし、失敗した
I tried hard. However, I failed.
上手になるように頑張る
I'll work hard to become skilled.
最後まで全力で頑張ります
I will do my best with all my might until the very end.
最後まであきらめずに頑張ろう。
Let's do our best without giving up until the end.
お前もよく頑張ったのう。
You did well, didn't you?
締め切りまでにプロジェクトを完成させるために、精一杯頑張ります。
I will do my best to complete the project by the deadline.
よーし、頑張るぞ!
Alright, I'm going to do my best!

Usage Notes

A very common Japanese expression used to encourage oneself or others. It implies perseverance and effort.

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