(ほんそう)

ほんそう
noun, suru verb
rushing about, efforts
1. rushing about, running around, busy efforts
The act of actively moving about and making strenuous efforts to accomplish something, especially on behalf of others or for a cause.
資金(しきん)(あつ)めに奔走(ほんそう)する。
To run around raising funds.
(かれ)問題(もんだい)解決(かいけつ)のために奔走(ほんそう)している。
He's working hard to solve the problem.
イベントの成功(せいこう)のために、スタッフ全員(ぜんいん)奔走(ほんそう)した。
All the staff worked tirelessly for the success of the event.

奔走(ほんそう) describes making energetic efforts, often involving physically going to various places.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ~のために奔走(ほんそう)する (work hard for ~)
  • 東西(とうざい)奔走(ほんそう)する (rush about in all directions)
  • 資金(しきん)(あつ)めに奔走(ほんそう)する (rush around raising funds)

USAGE NOTE: Implies active, energetic effort, often involving movement from place to place. Has a positive connotation of dedicated effort.