努めて (Tsutomete) is a Japanese adverb meaning “as much as possible, as far as possible, to the best of one's ability, diligently”.
Meanings
- adverbas much as possible; as far as possible; to the best of one's ability; diligently
Examples
彼は努めて雇い主を満足させようとした。
He was zealous in satisfying his employer.
人質にとられながら、彼は努めて勇敢に振る舞った。
He tried to brave it out while held as a hostage.
水面から飛び立つ鳥は努めてあとを濁さぬようにする。
A bird flying out of the water is careful not to cause turbulence.
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