Japanese word

極力

Pronunciation

Romajikyokuryoku

Meaning

  • adverbas much as possible

Example

ミスを極力減らします。mi su o kyoku ryoku he ra shi ma su

I will reduce mistakes as much as possible.

Illustration for 極力 (as much as possible)

More examples

健康のため、夜遅くの間食は極力控えます。ken kō no ta me yoru oso ku no kan shoku wa kyoku ryoku hika e ma su

For my health, I will avoid late-night snacks as much as possible.

Core concept

It shows that someone pushes an action as far as possible within the limits of ability or circumstances.

Common phrases

  • 極力努めるkyoku ryoku tsuto me ru

    make every effort

  • 極力抑えるkyoku ryoku osa e ru

    suppress as much as possible

  • 極力減らすkyoku ryoku he ra su

    reduce as much as possible

  • 極力避けるkyoku ryoku sa ke ru

    avoid as much as possible

  • 極力控えるkyoku ryoku hika e ru

    refrain as much as possible

Similar words

できるだけdekirudake: It describes trying to do something as fully as possible without promising a result.
なるべくnarubeku: It indicates an attempt to do something to the greatest practical extent.
最大限saidaigen: It describes reaching the highest possible level in effort, amount, or degree.
精一杯seiippai: It describes putting all available strength and ability into something.

Definition in Japanese

能力や条件の許す範囲で、最も大きく。nō ryoku ya jō ken no yuru su han i de motto mo ō ki ku

Word origin

極力 (kyokuryoku) combines 極 (kyoku, "utmost extent") and 力 (ryoku, "force"), expressing the use of one's strength to reach the limit.

Usage tips

  • Unlike 必ず (kanarazu, "certainly"), 極力 (kyokuryoku) describes the greatest effort rather than a guaranteed result.

Other meanings

  • to the best of one's abilityadverb

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