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精一杯

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 精一杯

いいっぱい
Freq #3421
1

Common noun

the best one can do; one's best effort

Examples
その速さで精一杯ですか。
Is that as fast as you can go?
2

Adverb (fukushi)

with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible

Examples
私は会社のために精一杯やってきた。
I've given my best for the company.

Kanji in this Word

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
1 strokes
Frequency: 2
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

one
one radical (no.1)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イチ
イツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと-
ひと.つ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かず
いっ
いる
かつ
かづ
てん
はじめ
ひとつ
まこと
8 strokes
Frequency: 1235
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

counter for cupfuls
wine glass
glass
toast

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さかずき
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