努力

• 読み: どりょく
• ローマ字: doryoku
• 漢字の分解: 努 (do) — strive, exert; 力 (ryoku) — power, strength
• 発音: /do.ɾʲo.kɯ/

意味

Great effort; exertion; endeavor. Persistent hard work toward a goal.

A noun that also functions as a suru verb (努力する). One of the most valued concepts in Japanese culture — the belief that effort can overcome innate ability. Common expressions include 努力家 (hard worker), 努力が実る (efforts bear fruit), and 努力を重ねる (to pile up efforts). Frequently appears in motivational contexts, school, and sports.

例文

1. 毎日の努力がやっと結果に表れた。
2. 彼女は留学のために努力を続けている。
3. 努力すれば必ず夢は叶うと信じている。

使い方ガイド

場面: motivation, education, sports

トーン: encouraging

起源と歴史

Compound of 努 (do, to strive/exert) and 力 (ryoku, power/strength). Together, 'striving with strength' — dedicated exertion toward achievement.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal