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いままでの努力
ima made no doryoku
all the effort so far
いままでの努力が実を結ぶことを願っています
I hope all the effort so far will bear fruit.
formalinformal
The cumulative effort or work done up to the present moment
いままでの努力を無駄にしたくない
I don't want to waste all the effort I've put in so far.
彼のいままでの努力は認められるべきだ
His efforts up to now should be recognized.
This phrase is often used to reflect on past work or to acknowledge someone's dedication over time.
Collocations
いままでの努力を無駄にするto waste all the effort so farいままでの努力が実を結ぶfor all the effort to bear fruit
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Reflective Usage
This phrase is often used when looking back on past work or achievements, either your own or someone else's.
Gold Rule
Acknowledgment
It's often used to acknowledge someone's dedication or hard work over time.
Word Origin
Composed of 'いままで' (up to now) + 'の' (possessive particle) + '努力' (effort/work)
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to past efforts, often with a sense of reflection or appreciation.
Word Breakdown
いままで
up to now
phraseの
possessive particle
particle努力
effort/work
noun和英辞典