村長は村の発展のために尽力している。
The village mayor is striving for the development of the village.
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He devoted himself to the development of the region.
新しい市長は市の発展のために尽力している。
The new mayor is making efforts for the city's development.
彼は平和の使徒として、世界中を飛び回って紛争の解決に尽力している。
As an apostle of peace, he travels around the world to strive for the resolution of conflicts.
彼は廃校になった母校の再興に尽力した。
He devoted himself to the revival of his closed-down alma mater.
国王は旰食宵衣して、民の生活を向上させるために尽力した。
The king worked tirelessly from dawn until late at night to improve the lives of his people.
その王は宵衣旰食して、国の再建に尽力した。
The king worked tirelessly from dawn till dusk to rebuild the country.
Usage Notes
A formal word for putting in great effort toward a goal. It is often used to describe someone working hard for a cause or another person's benefit.
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