This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

力む

勉む、 努む

Reading

Kana: りきむ
Romaji: rikimu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5m
vt
1

to strain; to bear up; to exert one's strength

2

to swagger; to bluff; to boast

Kanji

Readings: リョク、 リキ、 リイ、 ちから
Meanings: power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert
Readings: ベン、 つと.める
Meanings: exertion, endeavour, encourage, strive, make effort, diligent
Readings: ド、 つと.める
Meanings: toil, diligent, as much as possible