synonym Comparative
努力する
VS
尽力
Differences Between "努力する" and "尽力"
Option A
努力する
Meaning
to make an effort, to strive, to endeavor
Reading
どりょくする (doryoku suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
夢を叶えるために、毎日努力しています。
I make an effort every day to achieve my dream.
Option B
尽力
Meaning
effort, exertion, endeavor (often for someone else's benefit or a common goal)
Reading
じんりょく (jinryoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
皆様の多大なるご尽力に感謝申し上げます。
Thank you for your great efforts.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to make an effort, to strive, to endeavor)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 努力する: To put in conscious effort and hard work towards a goal, emphasizing persistence and dedication. Often used for achieving difficult objectives like passing an exam or mastering a skill.
- 尽力: ある目的のために、全力を尽くして努力すること。特に、他者のためや共通の目標のために努力する際に用いられる。 (To exert all one's strength and make efforts for a certain purpose. Especially used when making efforts for the benefit of others or for a common goal.)
- 努力する: To put in conscious effort and hard work towards a goal, emphasizing persistence and dedication. Often used for achieving difficult objectives like passing an exam or mastering a skill.
- 尽力: ある目的のために、全力を尽くして努力すること。特に、他者のためや共通の目標のために努力する際に用いられる。 (To exert all one's strength and make efforts for a certain purpose. Especially used when making efforts for the benefit of others or for a common goal.)
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