Meaning of 最善を尽くす in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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最善を尽くす
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Kana Readingさいぜんをつくす
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Romajisaizenwotsukusu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `su` ending
- Meaning
- to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
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Example Sentences
最善を尽くす, さいぜんをつくす used in context
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Frankly speaking, you haven't tried your best.
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Father always says, "Do your best."
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It is important for them to do their best.
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He did his best to be in time for the train.
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He would do his best.
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He did his best, but failed.
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Kanji found in this word
exhaust, use up, run out of, deplete, befriend, serve
On: ジン, サン
Kun: つ.くす, -つ.くす, -づ.くし, -つ.く, -づ.く, -ず.く, つ.きる, つ.かす, さかづき, ことごと.く, つか, つき
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