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努
努 (readings: ど, つと; Japanese kanji) means “endeavor / strive”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 努力 (effort).
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毎日、努力する。
まいにち、どりょくする。I make an effort every day.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 努 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | endeavor / strive |
| Readings | ど, つと |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 努力 (effort) |
How to read 努
努 is read ど or つと depending on the word.
Words with 努
- 努力どりょくnỗ lực
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Updated: 2026-08-09