BloomkoJLPT N3 · Studying
努める
つとめる
to strive
Stroke order of 努める
3 characters, 10 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.
努 · 7 strokesめ · 2 strokesる · 1 strokes
Memory trick
努 is a slave 奴 putting in 力 strength: pouring power into effort.
Parts: 努 strive + める kana
The characters in 努める
Example sentence
健康を守るように努めます。
けんこうをまもるようにつとめます。
I strive to protect my health.