頑張る

頑張る

がんばる

To do one's best, to work hard, to hang on

N4verb·ganbaru

How to remember it

頑 (stubborn) + 張る (to stretch); stubbornly push forward under strain.

Example sentences

  • 試験を頑張ってください。

    しけんをがんばってください。

    Do your best on the exam.

  • 最後まで頑張ります。

    さいごまでがんばります。

    I'll do my best until the end.

Usage

Godan verb; 頑張って is the standard encouragement ("do your best!").

Related words

努力応援頑張れ

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