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[いっ(一)·しょ(所)·けん(懸)·めい(命)]
isshokenmei
na adjective, adverb, noun

English Meaning(s) for 一所懸命

na adjective, adverb, noun
  1. very hard; with utmost effort; with all one's might; desperately; frantically; for dear life; all-out effort; sticking at living in and defending one place
  2. sticking at living in one place
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Meanings for each kanji in 一所懸命

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

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Sample Sentences for 一所懸命

With great effort he climbed up the tree.
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He worked hard; otherwise he would have failed in the examination.
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You have only to study hard, and you will pass the test.
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If he had worked harder, he might be a rich man now.
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Hard work has brought him success.
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