Word · 単語
努める
Reading つとめる
to endeavor (to do)
to 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)
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例文 · examples
説得に努めた。
We tried to persuade him.
私は笑わないように努めた。
I tried not to laugh.
彼女は泣かないように努めた。
She tried not to cry.
自制するよう努めなさい。
Try to control yourself.
彼女は落ち着きを保とうと努めた。
She tried to keep her presence of mind.