ふりしぼる

振 り 絞 る

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.), to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.), to summon all of, to exert fully, to strain (one's voice)

    • 私たちは声を振り絞って助けを求めた。
      We shouted for help at the tops of our voices.
    • 彼は全力をふりしぼってつぶれた車からはい出した。
      He used all his strength to crawl out of the wrecked car.