Japanese word

精一杯

Pronunciation

Romajiseiippai

Meaning

  • nounone's all

Example

発表で精一杯の力を出します。hap pyō de sei ip pai no chikara o da shi ma su

I will give my all in the presentation.

Illustration for 精一杯 (one's all)

More examples

試験では最後まで精一杯取り組みました。shi ken de wa sai go ma de sei ip pai to ri ku mi ma shi ta

I gave it my all until the end of the exam.

Core concept

Describes using every bit of available strength or ability rather than holding anything back.

Common phrases

  • 精一杯の力sei ip pai no chikara

    one's utmost strength

  • 精一杯頑張るsei ip pai gan ba ru

    do one's best

Similar words

全力zenryoku: All the strength or ability that a person can use for a task.
力一杯chikaraippai: The greatest degree of strength or effort put into an action.
一生懸命isshōkenmei: A state of devoting all one's effort to achieving a goal.

Definition in Japanese

持っている力や能力を限界まで出し切ること。mo tte i ru chikara ya nō ryoku o gen kai ma de da shi ki ru ko to

Word origin

精 (sei, "spirit") + 一杯 (ippai, "one full measure") expresses bringing all one's inner strength to its full measure.

Usage tips

  • The expression 精一杯 (seiippai) can modify a noun through の (no), so 精一杯の力 (seiippai no chikara) refers to all the strength applied to an activity.

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