せいぜい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word せいぜい
1
at the most; at best
Examples
桜の花は数日、せいぜい一週間しか持たない。
Cherry blossoms last only for a few days, a week at the most.
2
to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
Examples
狭い部屋をせいぜい広く使った。
I made the best of my small room.
Kanji in this Word
精
14 strokes
Frequency: 752
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
refined
ghost
fairy
energy
vitality
semen
excellence
purity
skill
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しら.げる
くわ.しい
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きよ
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