Japanese

精一杯

せいいっぱい
Meaning: with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

精
一
杯

Example sentences

I will do my best to complete the project by the deadline.
精一杯努力を致します。
I will do my very best.
親としての務めを果たすために、精一杯努力するつもりだ。
I intend to make my best effort to fulfill my duty as a parent.
結果はどうあれ、自分なりに精一杯努力した。
Regardless of the result, I did my best in my own way.
人生に悔いを残さないように、精一杯生きたい。
I want to live my life to the fullest so as not to leave any regrets.
不肖の身ではございますが、精一杯努めさせていただきます。
Although I am inexperienced, I will do my absolute best.
若輩の身ではございますが、精一杯努力する所存です。
Although I am young and inexperienced, I intend to do my absolute best.
菲才ながら、精一杯務めさせていただきます。
Though I am of little talent, I will do my utmost.
浅学菲才の身ではありますが、精一杯努めさせていただきます
I am a person of shallow learning and little talent, but I will do my very best.

Usage Notes

Used to express putting forth maximum effort. Can function as a noun, adverb, or adjectival noun.

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