Vocabulary

What does 精一杯 (せいいっぱい, seiippai) mean?

精一杯 (せいいっぱい, seiippai) means the best one can do; one's best effort.

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Readingせいいっぱい
Romajiseiippai
Part of speechnoun
せいいっぱい
seiippai

the best one can do; one's best effort

  1. 1noun the best one can do; one's best effort
  2. 2adverb with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible

Also written: 精いっぱい

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