Japanese Word of the Day — 5th of Mar, 2026
頑張る
/GAN-ba-ru/ • verb
to do one's best / to persevere
頑張る
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Examples
明日試験があるから、頑張るつもりです。
I plan to do my best because I have an exam tomorrow.
彼はタレントを目指して頑張っています。
He is persevering to become a talent.
みんなで頑張れば、成功できる！
If we all do our best, we can succeed!
Synonyms
努力する
頑張って
精一杯
Usage
This word is commonly used to encourage someone to put in effort or to express one's determination to succeed. It is often used in both casual and formal contexts.
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