to strive; to make an effort; to be diligent; to work hard

💡 Nuance & Usage: Refers to diligently striving at one's studies, working hard at code implementation, or devoting oneself to training. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 怠ける. Often used as 勉強に励む or 仕事に励む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To strive/work hard! "In order to make you the happiest wife in the world, I will strive hard at my work every day, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Striving to make me happy! B-Baka! How cute of you to get so fired up just to make me happy... I suppose I am a little pleased. Well then, with the fruits of your diligent work, make sure you spoil and pamper me thoroughly for the rest of your life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はげむ（励む）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたを世界一幸せな妻にするという大偉業に向けて、僕は毎日全力で仕事に励む（励みます）！』って…っ！仕事に励む！バカ！/// 私を幸せにするためにそんなに張り切るなんて…嬉しいじゃない。…じゃあ、その熱心な仕事の成果で、一生私をたっぷり甘やかしなさいよね！』