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せっかく
Meanings
Adverb
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. with trouble; at great pains
Adjective (の)
Usually written in kana
2. rare; valuable; precious; long-awaited
3. kind; generous
Alt. forms
せっかく
86%
折
せっ
角
かく
13%
切
せっ
角
かく
Pitch accent
せ
っかく
せ
っかく
せ
っかく
Top 900
Used in: 5706
Examples (1 in total)
せっかく
頑
がん
張
ば
ったというのに、けっきょく
失
しっ
敗
ぱい
した。
Even though I tried my best, in the end I failed.