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    頑張ります (ganbarimasu) - I will do my best.

    Grammar & Usage

    verb
    formal

    How it works

    「頑張ります」 is the polite (masu form) conjugation of the verb 「頑張る (ganbaru)」, which means 'to do one's best,' 'to try hard,' or 'to persevere.' It expresses the speaker's determination or commitment to a task. It can also be used as an encouraging phrase for others.

    Sample sentences

    次の試験に向けて、一生懸命頑張ります。

    I will study hard for the next exam.

    どんな困難があっても、最後まで頑張ります。

    No matter what difficulties arise, I will persevere until the end.

    このプロジェクトを成功させるために、私も精一杯頑張ります。

    I will also do my utmost to make this project a success.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Often used as a self-encouragement or a promise of effort. Can also imply enduring difficulties or sticking with something.
    politeness:Polite form (masu-form), suitable for general interactions, especially with superiors, strangers, or in formal settings. The plain form is 頑張る (ganbaru).

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    Example

    次の試験に向けて、一生懸命頑張ります。

    I will study hard for the next exam.

    どんな困難があっても、最後まで頑張ります。

    No matter what difficulties arise, I will persevere until the end.

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