努 Kanji – toil
The Japanese kanji 努 can mean toil, diligent, as much as possible.
Meaning and Readings
How is 努 read?
努 has the onyomi reading ド and the kunyomi reading つとめる.
In romaji, these readings can be written as do, tsutomeru.
Common Japanese Words Using 努
These common Japanese words contain 努. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 努める （つとめる） — to endeavor (to do), to endeavour, to try hard, to work hard, to strive, to make an effort, to exert oneself, to devote oneself, to be committed (to doing)
- 努めて（つとめて） — as much as possible, as far as possible, to the best of one's ability, diligently
- 努力（どりょく） — effort, exertion, endeavour, endeavor, hard work, striving