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せいぜい 精々
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Adverb (fukushi)
1. at the most; at best​Usually written using kana alone
  • さくら桜
  • の
  • はな花
  • は
  • すうじつ数日
    • 、
  • せいぜい
  • いっしゅうかん一週間
  • しか
  • も持たない
    • 。
Cherry blossoms last only for a few days, a week at the most.
Adverb (fukushi)
2. to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can​Usually written using kana alone
  • せま狭い
  • へや部屋
  • を
  • せいぜい
  • ひろ広く
  • つか使った
    • 。
I made the best of my small room.
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精精 【せいぜい】

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