Bedeutung
An encouraging phrase wishing someone good luck or effort.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Students often write 'Ganbare' on headbands (hachimaki) during sports days or entrance exam seasons to show their fighting spirit. The phrase 'Ganbarimasu' is a key part of the 'can-do' attitude expected in Japanese companies, often used when accepting a new task. The 'Ganbare' trope is a staple of Shonen anime, where the protagonist succeeds through sheer willpower and effort rather than just talent. In Osaka, you might hear 'Kibari-ya' (from kibaru), which has a slightly more energetic, 'put some muscle into it' feel.
The 'Ne' Factor
Adding 'ne' at the end (Ganbatte ne!) makes you sound much more like a native speaker and less like a textbook.
Don't over-use
If you say it too much to the same person, it can start to sound like you are nagging them to work harder.
Bedeutung
An encouraging phrase wishing someone good luck or effort.
The 'Ne' Factor
Adding 'ne' at the end (Ganbatte ne!) makes you sound much more like a native speaker and less like a textbook.
Don't over-use
If you say it too much to the same person, it can start to sound like you are nagging them to work harder.
The Response
Always remember to say 'Ganbarimasu' when someone says it to you. It's the polite social loop.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct polite form of 'ganbaru'.
{明日|あした}の{面接|めんせつ}、__________。
'Kudasai' makes the sentence polite and suitable for most social situations.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a sports coach shouting from the sidelines?
A coach cheering for their team.
The imperative 'Ganbare' is the standard way to cheer in high-energy sports contexts.
Choose the best response to the encouragement.
Person A: {仕事|しごと}、{頑張|がんば}ってね！ Person B: __________。
It is polite to thank the person and state that you will indeed do your best.
In which situation should you AVOID saying 'Ganbatte'?
Select the inappropriate context.
When someone is in deep distress, 'Ganbatte' can feel like unwanted pressure.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Levels of Ganbatte
Casual
- • Ganbatte!
- • Ganba!
- • Ganbare yo!
Polite
- • Ganbatte kudasai
- • Ganbatte kudasai ne
Team
- • Ganbarimashou
- • Ganbarou!
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben{明日|あした}の{面接|めんせつ}、__________。
'Kudasai' makes the sentence polite and suitable for most social situations.
A coach cheering for their team.
The imperative 'Ganbare' is the standard way to cheer in high-energy sports contexts.
Person A: {仕事|しごと}、{頑張|がんば}ってね！ Person B: __________。
It is polite to thank the person and state that you will indeed do your best.
Select the inappropriate context.
When someone is in deep distress, 'Ganbatte' can feel like unwanted pressure.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! People often mutter 'Ganbarou' (Let's do this) or 'Ganbare, jibun' (Do your best, self) to psych themselves up.
It's better to say 'Ouenshite imasu' or simply thank them for their hard work. 'Ganbatte kudasai' to a teacher can sound a bit like you are their boss.
'Ganbare' is a command (imperative), while 'Ganbatte' is a request (te-form). 'Ganbare' is much stronger and more masculine.
Use the past tense: '{頑張|がんば}りました' (Ganbarimashita).
Yes, 'Ganba!' is very common among students and on social media.
Generally, no. Use 'O-daiji ni'. 'Ganbatte' implies they need to work hard to get well, which can be stressful.
You can humorously say 'Ganbarimasen' (I won't do my best), but it's very rare and usually a joke.
Rarely. In emails, more formal phrases like 'Go-katsuyaku wo o-inori shimasu' are preferred.
No, it is very frequently written in hiragana ({がんば}って) to look softer and more friendly.
Yes! Parents often say 'Ganbare, ganbare!' when a baby is trying to walk.
Verwandte Redewendungen
{応援|おうえん}しています
similarI am rooting for you
{無理|むり}しないで
contrastDon't overdo it
{諦|あきら}めないで
builds onDon't give up
{踏|ふ}ん{張|ば}る
specialized formTo brace oneself
