精一杯(せいいっぱい)

Part of Speech

Adverb

Meaning

as hard as possible; to the best of one's ability

Example Sentences

  • 今日(きょう)の試験(しけん)のために、精一杯(せいいっぱい)勉強(べんきょう)しました。
    I studied as hard as I could for today's exam.
  • 精一杯(せいいっぱい)ピアノを弾(ひ)く息子(むすこ)を見(み)て、感動(かんどう)した。
    I was impressed to see my son play the piano as hard as he could.

Tags

JLPT N2