English–Japanese
“hard work” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidoryoku
Example
毎日の努力が大切です。mai nichi no do ryoku ga tai setsu de su
Daily hard work is important.
How to say “hard work” in Japanese
“Hard work” in Japanese is 努力 (doryoku). 努力 can also mean “effort”.
Describes sustained action and determination directed toward achieving a goal.
Example sentences with 努力
毎日、漢字を覚えるために努力します。mai nichi kan ji o obo e ru ta me ni do ryoku shi ma su
I work hard every day to learn kanji.
私は目標のために努力を続けています。watashi wa moku hyō no ta me ni do ryoku o tsuzu ke te i ma su
I keep working hard toward my goal.
Tips for using 努力
- Japanese speakers can use 努力 (doryoku) for the work of a person, team, or organization, making the word useful beyond individual study or training.