励(はげ)む

Part of Speech

Verb 1

Meaning

to work hard; to strive

Example Sentences

  • 高(たか)い学費(がくひ)を払(はら)っているんだから、勉強(べんきょう)に励(はげ)むように。
    Since you're paying high tuition, make sure to work hard in your studies.
  • 同僚(どうりょう)と、私語(しご)を一切(いっさい)しないで、業務(ぎょうむ)に励(はげ)む。
    Along with my coworkers, I focus solely on our duties without any idle talk.

Tags

JLPT N1