N2
けんめい (kenmei)
懸命
eager, earnest, assiduous, desperate, working hard
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to putting all one's effort into something, often in a difficult or critical situation. Can be used as 懸命に (adv) or 懸命な (adj).
📝 Example Sentences
彼は懸命に走り、ゴールを目指した。
He ran desperately, aiming for the goal.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "懸命"!
彼女は目標達成のために_______に努力した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 目標達成のためには、一生懸命努力するという意味の「懸命」が適切です。
English: '懸命' is appropriate here, meaning to make earnest efforts to achieve a goal.
English: '懸命' is appropriate here, meaning to make earnest efforts to achieve a goal.
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