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一所懸命
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly; desperately
N3Adverb
Adverb, Na-adjective, Noun
very hard•with utmost effort•as hard as one can•with all one's might•for dear life•eagerly•desperately
Noun
(of a samurai) devoting oneself to (the defence of) one's territory
Example Sentences
一所懸命働いて彼は成功した。
Hard work has brought him success.
あなたが一所懸命働くことが必要だ。
It is necessary for you to work hard.
一所懸命になって彼はその木に登った。
With great effort he climbed up the tree.
あなたは一所懸命働かないといけない。
You need to work very hard.
彼は一所懸命勉強した、そうでなかったら、試験に落ちていただろう。
He worked hard; otherwise he would have failed in the examination.