The Nuance Difference: "いつも" vs "頑張る"

In Japanese, both いつも and 頑張る are often translated to English but have distinct usages. いつも (いつも (itsumo)) represents "always, usually, habitually" (Level: N5) and typically represents Adverb of frequency. Indicates something happens all the time or habitually without exception.. On the other hand, 頑張る (がんばる (ganbaru)) translates to "to do one's best, to try hard, to persevere" (Level: N4) and is used for A versatile word used to encourage oneself or others to try hard, persist, or endure. Common phrases include 頑張って. Mixing these up can sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers!