1.
hard worker; diligent person
A person who consistently puts in effort and works hard. Used as a compliment describing someone's character.
Formed with the suffix 家 meaning "person who does" (as in 専門家 or 芸術家). Almost always used as a positive character assessment. In Japanese culture, effort is often valued more highly than innate talent, making this a meaningful compliment.
Common collocations
- 努力家で知られる: to be known as a hard worker
- 相当な努力家: a considerable hard worker
- 努力家タイプ: the hardworking type