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努
努 (readings: ど, つと; Japanese kanji) means “endeavor / strive”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 努力 (effort).
What does 努 mean?
| Kanji | 努 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | endeavor / strive |
| Readings | ど, つと |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 努
努 is read ど or つと depending on the word.
Example words with 努
| Example | 努力 (effort) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14