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せっかく
Meanings
Adverb
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. with trouble; at great pains
Adjective (の)
Usually written in kana
2. rare; valuable; precious; long-awaited
3. kind; generous
Adverb
Usually written in kana
4. specially; especially; expressly
Alt. forms
せっかく
86%
折せっ角かく
13%
Pitch accent
せ
っかく
せ
っかく
せ
っかく
Top 800
Used in: 5551
Examples (1 in total)
Even though I tried my best, in the end I failed.