English–Japanese

“hardworking” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimame

Example

母はまめな人です。haha wa ma me na hito de su

My mother is a hardworking person.

Illustration for まめ (hardworking)

How to say “hardworking” in Japanese

“Hardworking” in Japanese is まめ (mame).

Conveys a steady, reliable attitude that gives careful attention to work and duties.

Full entry for まめ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with まめ

その店員は客へのまめな対応で信頼されています。so no ten in wa kyaku e no ma me na tai ō de shin rai sa re te i ma su

The clerk has earned customers' trust by providing attentive service.

Tips for using まめ

  • In conversation, まめな人 (mame na hito) often describes someone who keeps up regular effort and handles responsibilities carefully rather than someone who works intensely only once.

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