What does 懸命に in Japanese mean?

What is the meaning of the word 懸命に in Japanese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use 懸命に in Japanese.

The word 懸命に in Japanese means 必死に、しゃにむに、死に物狂いで, 熱心に 、 懸命に, 熱心に、懸命に、熱中して、夢中で、一心に. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word 懸命に

必死に、しゃにむに、死に物狂いで

(frantically)

8人が、ボートの両側に必死にしがみついていた。
Eight people clung desperately to the sides of the boat.

熱心に 、 懸命に

(with effort, energy) (努力)

彼女は体形を維持するため、熱心に(or: 懸命に)エクササイズしている。
She exercises hard to keep in shape.

熱心に、懸命に、熱中して、夢中で、一心に

(with concentration)

David concentrated intently as he tried to solve the problem.

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