苦学力行 (くがくりっこう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
strenuous pursuit of learning under difficulties
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
A yojijukugo describing someone who studies hard while overcoming financial or other hardships, often working part-time to support themselves.
苦学力行の末、医師免許を取得した。
After strenuous study under hardship, he obtained his medical license.