Japanese Word · Native
頑張って
do your best / keep going
Pronunciation: ganbatte
Meaning
An encouraging phrase urging someone to make an effort or keep going.
Example
明日の試験、頑張って。
Do your best on tomorrow's exam.
Practice tips
- Practice 頑張って out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for native-level learners.