努める

つとめる

to endeavor (to do), to endeavour, to try hard, to work hard, to strive, to make an effort, to exert oneself, to devote oneself, to be committed (to doing)

JLPT N2

Details

Part of Speech:: Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
Romaji:: tsutomeru

Example Sentences

私は、来年は、受験に努めるつもりです。

I intend to make an effort to pass the entrance exam next year.

彼は、サッカーに努めるが、上手くいかないと言います。

He says that he endeavors to play soccer, but it doesn't go well.