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努
On'yomi
ド
DO
Kun'yomi
つと.める
tsutomeru
toil · diligent · as much as possible
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of slave and power. Slave working with power.
Symbolism
Effort, strive, diligence. Represents striving.
Component Breakdown
努=
奴力
奴 + power
Words & Expressions
Words written with 努
努力どりょくeffort
努めるつとめるendeavour
努めてつとめてas far as possible
Four-Character Compounds
奮励努力
ふんれいどりょく
making strenuous efforts; exerting oneself
努力奮励
どりょくふんれい
making strenuous efforts; exerting oneself
奮闘努力
ふんとうどりょく
try one's best; all-out effort; strenuous efforts
Other kanji with the same meaning
“toil”
“diligent”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 努 mean in Japanese?
努 means toil, diligent, as much as possible.
How do you read 努?
On'yomi: ド (DO). Kun'yomi: つと.める (tsutomeru).
How many strokes does 努 have?
努 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).
Is 努 a good kanji for a tattoo?
努 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means toil, diligent, as much as possible. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.