Ichidan verb, Intransitive verbto 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)

Adverb (fukushi)as much as possible; as far as possible; to the best of one's ability; diligently

Adverb (fukushi)never; by no means

Nounthird principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; downward stroke

Adverb (fukushi)certainly; absolutely · (not even) a little bit · diligently

Nounhard worker; hardworking person

Nounprize awarded for good effort; consolation prize

Noun, Suru verbmaking strenuous efforts; exerting oneself

Noungoal to strive for; challenge

Nounobligation to make a sincere effort (to follow a set of rules, etc.)

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Nounfruit of one's labor; result of one's efforts

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Adverb (fukushi)after efforts in vain