せいぜい

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Common word

  1. adverb (fukushi)

    at the most, at best
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 桜の花は数日、せいぜい一週間しか持たない。
      Cherry blossoms last only for a few days, a week at the most.

  2. adverb (fukushi)

    to the utmost, as much as possible, as much as one can
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 狭い部屋をせいぜい広く使った。
      I made the best of my small room.