努力する
どりょくする
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
to make an effort, to work hard
Examples
毎日努力しています。
I make an effort every day.
📖 How to Use
「努力する」means "to make an effort, to work hard." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「努力する」is read as「どりょくする」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「努力する」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「努力する」mean in Japanese?+
「努力する」means "to make an effort, to work hard". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「努力する」?+
「努力する」is read as「どりょくする」.
Is 「努力する」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「努力する」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「努力する」?+
毎日努力しています。 — I make an effort every day.
Practice 「努力する」 with spaced repetition