Example sentence
テストを 頑張ります。How 頑張る is used
頑張る is a quintessentially Japanese verb meaning to persevere, to do one's best, or to keep going. Its origin is debated, possibly from 我に 張る (sticking to one's ego) or 眼張る (keeping a close watch). It emphasizes effort and persistence.
More words from level 9
- なるほどnaruhodoI see
- つまりtsumaribasically
- 国kunicountry
- 優しいyasashiigentle, kind
- 嫌iyadisliking
- そんなにsonnanithat much