Definition of 努めて (つとめて)

つと

努めて

つとめて

tsutomete

adverb
as much as possible, as far as possible, to the best of one's ability, diligently
Other readings:
勉めて【つとめて】
力めて【つとめて】
Related Kanji
toil, diligent, as much as possible
exertion, endeavour, encourage, strive, make effort, diligent
power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert
Example sentences(showing 3 results)

ひとじち
人質
かれ
つと
努めて
ゆうかん
勇敢に
He tried to brave it out while held as a hostage

かれ
つと
努めて
やとぬし
雇い主
まんぞく
満足
He was zealous in satisfying his employer

A bird flying out of the water is careful not to cause turbulence