| DO |
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The servant has to DO a strong effort, or face the lash! |
| つと*める |
make an effort (at improving your French, at quitting smoking, to be nice to your friend's douche boyfriend, etc.) , - Actualy, this is more in common with がんばるthan with the other two つとめるs.（勤めるand 務める）
NP
★★★☆☆ |
| 努力 |
really grueling effort
★★★★☆
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| Meaning | Hint | Radical | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 怒 | get mad | WOMAN | 女 |
| 恐 | dread | CRAFTY | 工 |
| 努 | make an effort | STRENGTH | 力 |
The WOMAN gets mad, but I dread a CRAFTY man.
Making an effort takes all your STRENGTH.
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to do your best, to try your hardest
一生懸命 努力 必死 奮闘 |
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work at something
努 務 勤 |
KANJIDAMAGE