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頑張ろう (ganbarou) Japanese meaning: let's do our best | Kotomora じ 字
Kanji 頑 stubborn, foolish, firmly 張 counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread Related words 頑がん 張ば って Te-form used to cheer someone on directly ('do your best'). 頑張ろう is more inclusive, meaning 'let's do our best together'.
ファイト Loanword from English 'fight', used as a casual cheer similar to 'go for it'. 頑張ろう is more native and carries a nuance of shared effort.
Etymology Volitional form of the verb 頑張る (to persevere, to do one's best). The interjection usage derives from the inclusive 'let's do our best' meaning.
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