Word · 単語
努めて
Reading つとめて
as much as possible
as much as possible · as far as possible · to the best of one's ability · diligently
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例文 · examples
彼は努めて雇い主を満足させようとした。
He was zealous in satisfying his employer.
sense 1 · as much as possible
人質にとられながら、彼は努めて勇敢に振る舞った。
He tried to brave it out while held as a hostage.
sense 1 · as much as possible
水面から飛び立つ鳥は努めてあとを濁さぬようにする。
A bird flying out of the water is careful not to cause turbulence.
sense 1 · as much as possible