努力
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Base noun form. Used to describe hard work, diligence, or striving toward a goal. Often appears in motivational contexts.
Theme
At a local gym, User is chatting with their friend Ken about fitness goals and training routines.
努力
どりょく
great effort / exertion / endeavor
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'do-ryoku' (努力) as 'do your best with great effort!' It sounds like 'do' + 'ryoku' (power) → putting in power to achieve something.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『努力』 (doryoku, 'great effort') is highly valued, especially in education, work, and sports. Phrases like 『努力は報われる』 (doryoku wa mukuwareru, 'effort is rewarded') encourage perseverance and hard work.
Forms
Base: 努力Base noun form. Used to describe hard work, diligence, or striving toward a goal. Often appears in motivational contexts.