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“With an effort” in Japanese

Short answer
ぐっと gutto gutto

With an effort in Japanese is “ぐっと” (gutto). Full meaning: suddenly, at once, in one go, with a jerk, with a gulp; considerably, very much, a lot; firmly, with an effort, tightly, exerting pressure.

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