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[いっ(一)·しょう(生)·けん(懸)·めい(命)]
isshoukenmei
na adjective, adverb, noun

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[いっ(一)·しょう(生)·け·ん·めい(命)]
isshoukenmei
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English Meaning(s) for 一生懸命

na adjective, adverb, noun
  1. very hard; with utmost effort; with all one's might; for dear life
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Definition and Synonyms for 一生懸命

Earnest characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
Synonyms: きり, ひたすら, ひたぶる, ひたむき, 一向, 一生懸命, 一筋, 一途, 一途, 切, 懸命, 本気, 熱心, 熱誠, 生真面目, 真剣, 真摯, 真正直, 真面目, 真面目

Meanings for each kanji in 一生懸命

» one; one radical (no.1)
» life; genuine; birth
» suspend; hang; 10%; install; depend; consult
» fate; command; decree; destiny; life; appoint

Stroke Order Diagrams for 一生懸命

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Sample Sentences for 一生懸命

He had to work hard day and night.
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I ran as fast as I could, but I missed the train.
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Success in school calls for hard study.
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You've worked hard this morning, Simon.
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Even though her salary is low, she works hard for that company.
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