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振り絞る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振り絞る.
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Entry
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to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
Examples
私たちは声を振り絞って助けを求めた。
We shouted for help at the tops of our voices.
彼は全力をふりしぼってつぶれた車からはい出した。
He used all his strength to crawl out of the wrecked car.
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