精せい一いっ杯ぱい
Meanings
Noun
1. the best one can do; one's best effort
That was the best I could do.
Adverb
2. with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
I can't do anything, but I'm cheering you on with all my might!
Kanji used
spirit (of life)
one
cup of liquid
Pitch accent
せ
いいっ
ぱい
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Composed of
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
Examples (22 in total)
That was the best I could do.
I intend to do my best.
One punch was all I could manage, you know.