努: the kanji for make effort
努 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means make effort. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
努 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
努 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ド (do)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 努力どりょく · doryoku | effort |
つとめる (tsutomeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 努めるつとめる · tsutomeru | to make an effort; to strive |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は毎日努力を続けている。Kare wa mainichi doryoku o tsuzukete iru.He continues to make an effort every day.
- 努力の結果、試験に合格した。Doryoku no kekka, shiken ni gōkaku shita.As a result of my effort, I passed the exam.
- 彼女は親切に努めている。Kanojo wa shinsetsu ni tsutomete iru.She strives to be kind.
- 正確な説明に努めます。Seikaku na setsumei ni tsutomemasu.I will strive to give an accurate explanation.
- 努力すれば必ず結果が出る。Doryoku sureba kanarazu kekka ga deru.If you make an effort, results will surely come.
Questions about 努
How many strokes does 努 have?
努 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 努?
The on readings are do (ド). The kun readings are tsutomeru (つとめる).
What JLPT level is 努?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Study and communication
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 努
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.