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精一杯 (せいいっぱい) — the best one can do · Nihongo Circle

精一杯

せいいっぱい

noun

Meanings

1the best one can do
2one's best effort
3with all one's might
4to the best of one's ability
5as hard as possible

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Kanji in this word

精Refined, Ghost, Fairy14 strokes 一One, One Radical (no.1)1 strokes 杯Counter For Cupfuls, Wine Glass, Glass8 strokes

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