What does Jikaze tu mean?

Jitahidi tu (Just work hard) For example: "Jikaze tu utafaulu (Just work hard you'll succeed)"

Where does the slang word Jikaze tu come from?

Jikaze tu is a slang term from Kenya. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Kenya and across Africa.

Jikaze tu

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Jikaze tu definition 1

Jitahidi tu (Just work hard)

"Jikaze tu utafaulu (Just work hard you'll succeed)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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