いっしょうけんめい
Meanings
Adverb
Adjective (な)
Noun
Four character compound
1. very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly; desperately
Kanji used
one
life
hang (figuratively)
continued existence
Pitch accent
っしょうけ
んめい
Top 2500
Composed of
① 生まれてから死ぬまでの間。
① 力を尽くし頑張る様子。死に物狂い。
Examples (100 in total)
What are you doing so hard?
Work as hard as you can.
Study harder from now on.