Japanese Word of the Day
頑張る
/GAN-ba-ru/ • verb — 5th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to do one's best / to persevere
Examples
- 明日試験があるから、頑張るつもりです。
(I plan to do my best because I have an exam tomorrow.) - 彼はタレントを目指して頑張っています。
(He is persevering to become a talent.) - みんなで頑張れば、成功できる！
(If we all do our best, we can succeed!)
Synonyms
- 努力する
- 頑張って
- 精一杯
This word is commonly used to encourage someone to put in effort or to express one's determination to succeed. It is often used in both casual and formal contexts.
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