Translation guide
Expresses the idea of working hard, with diligence, effort, and persistence. Japanese often uses specific verbs and set phrases rather than a single direct translation.
He works diligently every day.
Emphasizes working seriously, earnestly, and conscientiously.
She is a person who works diligently.
Implies working steadily and persistently, little by little, without giving up.
By working diligently every day, I finally achieved my goal.
A more formal or literary expression for working diligently. 勤勉 means 'industrious' or 'diligent'.
He worked diligently and achieved success.
Focusing on putting in effort, often with a sense of dedication or striving.
The most direct way to say 'make an effort' or 'work hard'. Can be used alone or with other verbs.
I am working diligently to succeed.
Literally 'put out one's spirit/energy', meaning to work diligently or devote oneself to a task.
A verb meaning to strive, work hard, or be diligent. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Emphasizing continuous, tireless effort, often with a nuance of not slacking off.
一生懸命 is the most general and widely used for 'working hard'. 真面目に adds a nuance of seriousness and conscientiousness. コツコツ emphasizes steady, persistent effort over time, like 'plugging away'.
Directly translating 'diligently' as 勤勉に can sound stiff or bookish in casual conversation. Use 一生懸命 or 真面目に for everyday speech.
彼は仕事に精を出している。
He is working diligently at his job.
日々研究に励んでいます。
I work diligently on my research every day.
She works diligently every day.