Word details
精一杯
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 精一杯.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
精
refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill
14 strokesFrequency 752JLPT N2Grade 5
On
セイショウ
Kun
しら.げるくわ.しい
Nanori
きよ
一
one, one radical (no.1)
1 strokesFrequency 2JLPT N4Grade 1
On
イチイツ
Kun
ひと-ひと.つ
Nanori
かずいいっいるかつかづてんはじめひひとつまこと
杯
counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast
8 strokesFrequency 1,235JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ハイ
Kun
さかずき
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