精一杯

せいいっぱい
Alternative writings: 精いっぱい
Frequency:
1

The best one can do; one's utmost effort or capacity.

Noun

Examples

これは私の精一杯です。受け取ってください。

This is the best I can do. Please accept it.

彼の精一杯の努力にもかかわらず、結果は変わらなかった。

Despite his best efforts, the result didn't change.

精一杯の笑顔で場を和ませた。

She lightened the mood with her best smile.

2

As hard as one can; with all one's might (adverbial use).

Adverb

Examples

試験では精一杯頑張った。

I did my best on the exam.

彼女は精一杯走ったが、優勝は逃した。

She ran with all her might, but missed first place.

精一杯働いて貯金した。

I worked as hard as I could and saved money.

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