A2 Collocation محايد

努力を続ける

Doryoku o tsuzukeru

To continue efforts

Phrase in 30 Seconds

This phrase describes the act of consistently putting in effort over a period of time to achieve a goal.

  • Means: To continue making an effort or to persist in an endeavor.
  • Used in: Encouraging others, describing personal habits, or discussing long-term projects.
  • Don't confuse: It is not just 'trying' once; it implies a continuous, habitual action.
💪 (Effort) + ⏳ (Time) = 🏆 (Success)

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means to keep trying hard. You use it when you work on something for a long time. It is good for talking about school or sports.
It describes the act of maintaining consistent effort. It is used to show dedication to a long-term project or goal, like learning a language or training for a marathon.
This collocation denotes a sustained commitment to an endeavor. It is frequently employed in motivational contexts to emphasize that success is the result of continuous, rather than sporadic, effort.
The phrase encapsulates the concept of persistent diligence. It is often utilized in professional or academic settings to articulate a long-term strategy or a personal philosophy regarding career advancement and skill acquisition.
This expression functions as a cornerstone of Japanese work ethic discourse, signifying the iterative process of improvement. It reflects a teleological approach to personal development, where the continuity of effort is prioritized as a prerequisite for mastery.
Syntactically, it combines the noun 'doryoku' with the aspectual verb 'tsuzukeru,' creating a durative construction that highlights the agent's ongoing engagement with a task. It is deeply embedded in the cultural paradigm of 'shugyou' (ascetic training), where the persistence itself constitutes the achievement.

المعنى

To persist in making an endeavor.

🌍

خلفية ثقافية

Persistence is highly valued in the workplace and education system. Similar to Japan, '继续努力' is a common phrase used to encourage students. While persistence is valued, there is also a strong emphasis on 'working smarter, not harder'. Persistence is seen as 'Durchhaltevermögen' (stamina), which is highly respected.

💡

Use it in interviews

Mentioning that you 'continue your effort' shows you are a reliable candidate.

💬

The virtue of persistence

In Japan, people admire those who work quietly and consistently over time.

المعنى

To persist in making an endeavor.

💡

Use it in interviews

Mentioning that you 'continue your effort' shows you are a reliable candidate.

💬

The virtue of persistence

In Japan, people admire those who work quietly and consistently over time.

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

夢をかなえるために、毎日努力を＿＿＿。

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 続ける

To achieve a dream, you must 'continue' your effort.

Which sentence is more natural?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 努力を続けることは大切です。

You cannot 'eat' effort; you must 'continue' it.

Complete the dialogue.

A: まだ目標に届かないね。 B: うん、でも＿＿＿。

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 努力を続けるよ

The context implies encouragement to keep going.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You want to tell someone you won't give up on your studies.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 努力を続ける

This phrase expresses persistence in studies.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

وسائل تعلم بصرية

الأسئلة الشائعة

4 أسئلة

It is neutral. It is perfect for professional settings and serious personal conversations.

Yes, if you are serious about your hobby, it sounds very natural.

'Ganbaru' is more about the spirit of doing your best, while 'doryoku' is about the actual labor and time invested.

Yes, it is a great way to show your commitment to a project.

عبارات ذات صلة

🔗

頑張る

similar

To do one's best

🔗

継続は力なり

builds on

Continuation is power

🔗

精進する

specialized form

To devote oneself

🔗

あきらめない

contrast

Not giving up

أين تستخدمها

🤝

Encouraging a friend

A: 試験、大変だね。

B: うん、でも努力を続けるよ。

informal
👔

Job interview

Interviewer: 困難な時、どうしますか？

Candidate: 目標に向かって努力を続けます。

formal
💭

Self-reflection

Self: まだ結果が出ない。

Self: でも、努力を続けるしかない。

neutral
⚽

Sports coach

Coach: 試合に負けたが、

Coach: 明日からまた努力を続けよう。

formal
📚

Learning a language

Teacher: 日本語は難しいですか？

Student: はい、でも努力を続けます。

neutral
🏃

Fitness goal

A: 痩せたね！

B: 毎日努力を続けたからね。

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Dory' (Doryoku) fish swimming upstream; it must keep swimming (tsuzukeru) to reach the top.

Visual Association

A person climbing a mountain with a heavy backpack, but they keep putting one foot in front of the other, never stopping.

Story

Kenji wanted to learn the piano. He practiced for 10 minutes, but it wasn't enough. He decided to practice every day. He continued his effort for a year. Now, he plays beautifully.

Word Web

頑張る継続目標成功あきらめない挑戦

تحدٍّ

Write down one goal you have and say 'I will continue my effort' (努力を続けます) out loud.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Seguir esforzándose

Spanish uses the gerund form 'esforzándose' while Japanese uses the noun 'doryoku'.

French high

Continuer à faire des efforts

French requires the preposition 'à' before the infinitive.

German moderate

Sich weiterhin bemühen

German focuses on the reflexive action of the subject.

Japanese high

努力を続ける

None.

Arabic high

الاستمرار في بذل الجهد

Arabic uses a specific noun for 'exertion' (badhl).

Chinese high

继续努力

Chinese does not need the particle 'o' (を) between the verb and noun.

Korean high

노력을 계속하다

Korean uses the verb 'kye-sok-ha-da' for 'continue'.

Portuguese high

Continuar a se esforçar

Portuguese uses 'a' as the connector.

Easily Confused

努力を続ける مقابل 頑張る (Ganbaru)

Learners often use 'ganbaru' for everything.

Use 'doryoku' for long-term, serious endeavors.

努力を続ける مقابل 挑戦する (Chousen suru)

Both involve effort.

Chousen is about the 'challenge' itself; doryoku is about the 'effort' put in.

الأسئلة الشائعة (4)

It is neutral. It is perfect for professional settings and serious personal conversations.

Yes, if you are serious about your hobby, it sounds very natural.

'Ganbaru' is more about the spirit of doing your best, while 'doryoku' is about the actual labor and time invested.

Yes, it is a great way to show your commitment to a project.

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