勉つとめる
Meanings
Verb (1-dan, intransitive)
1. to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to devote oneself; to be committed (to doing)
Then, I made an effort to speak in a calm voice.
Kanji used
try hard
Pitch accent
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とめ
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