turn (something towards a direction); point (something at/to); aim (with something); channel (direct a flow); make something have a certain direction

to work hard and do one's best to achieve a goal / to strive unrelentingly in the face of difficulty, to persevere

conjunctive form of 頑張る (ganbaru) [godan] / do your best, good luck, keep at it, don't give up, hang in there

(imperative, exhortation) do your best, good luck, hang in there, come on, don't give up, keep going

examination, exam, test / quiz

for (directed at, intended to belong to)

graduation examination

practical test

a mock exam

(law) a bar examination