努める

努める

To strive; to make an effort.

Here, '努める' is used to indicate personal effort and striving towards a goal.

私は毎日目標に向かって努めています。

I strive towards my goals every day.

In this case, '努める' conveys directed effort towards achieving a collective objective.

彼はチームの成功のために努めました。

He exerted effort for the team's success.

Here, '努める' is being used to express trying or exerting effort to accomplish an improvement in personal habits.

健康であるように、食生活を改善することに努めています。

In order to be healthy, I am trying to improve my dietary habits.