JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
努 — toil
- Reading
- ド・つと.める
- Meaning
- toil; diligent; as much as possible
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
努 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ド・つと.める and it means toil; diligent; as much as possible. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
努 appears in everyday japanese words such as 努力 (great effort), 努めて (make an effort!) and 努める (to serve).
Japanese words containing 努
Frequently asked questions
What does 努 mean in Japanese?
努 means toil; diligent; as much as possible in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 努 read?
努 is read ド・つと.める. Reading it inside real words — 努力 and 努めて and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 努 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 努 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 努 in a word?
A common word containing 努 is 努力 (どりょく) — "great effort". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 努 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 努 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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