Japanese meaning of 努力は裏切らない
Reading:
どりょくはうらぎらない (Doryoku wa uragiranai)
English Translation:
Hard work pays off
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Hard work will eventually pay off, even if results are not immediate. This proverb encourages people to keep trying and believe that their dedication and effort will be rewarded in time, fostering resilience and hope.
一生懸命努力すれば、すぐには結果が出なくてもやがて報われる、という前向きな教えです。努力すること自体に価値があると励ましてくれることわざです。
Cultural Context:
Reflects a strong belief in cause and effect and personal responsibility.
努力と成果の因果関係、自己責任の意識が強く現れた日本的価値観。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Uses "は" as a topic marker and "裏切らない" as a strong negative statement.
Trap for English Speakers
Don’t take it as a guarantee for every situation; sometimes external factors matter.
Example
Basic Example
長時間の練習を重ね、努力は裏切らないことを証明した。
After long hours of training, he proved that hard work pays off.
Applied Example
何度も負けた選手が、最後の一戦で笑顔を見せた。努力は裏切らない。
The player who lost countless times finally smiled after the last match — hard work pays off.