Japanese Word of the Day
頑張る
gan-BARU • verb — 2nd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to do one's best; to persevere; to keep trying
Examples
- 明日試験があるから、頑張る。
(I have an exam tomorrow, so I'll do my best.) - みんなで頑張れば、できるよ。
(If everyone works hard together, we can do it.) - 彼は最後まで頑張った。
(He tried his best until the end.)
Synonyms
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頑張る is a very common informal to neutral verb used to encourage someone or describe making an effort. You will often hear forms like 頑張って (Good luck / Do your best), 頑張ってください (polite), 頑張れ (casual imperative), and 頑張ろう (let's do our best). Be aware it can sometimes sound like pressure if overused.
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