- 1. [n] the best one can do; one's best effort
- 2. [adv] with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
Kanji in this word
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精
refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skillOn: セイ (sei)、 ショウ (shou)Kun: しら.げる (shira.geru)、 くわ.しい (kuwa.shii)
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一
one, one radical (no.1)On: イチ (ichi)、 イツ (itsu)Kun: ひと- (hito-)、 ひと.つ (hito.tsu)
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杯
counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toastOn: ハイ (hai)Kun: さかずき (sakazuki)
Example Sentences
その速さで精一杯ですか。
sono hayasa de seiippai desuka .
Is that as fast as you can go?
私は会社のために精一杯やってきた。
watashi ha kaisha notameni seiippai yattekita .
I've given my best for the company.