Japanese Word of the Day
頑張る
gan-BAR-u • verb — 31st of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to do one's best; to make an effort
Examples
- 試験のために頑張ります。
(I will do my best for the exam.) - 君は頑張っているね。
(You are making an effort.) - 最後まで頑張ろう！
(Let's do our best until the end!)
Synonyms
- 努力する
- 奮闘する
This word is commonly used to encourage someone to persevere or put in effort, often heard in academic, sports, or personal contexts.
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