精々
せいぜい
seizei
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
精々 (せいぜい (seizei)) means "At the most". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
At the most
Also : At best · To the utmost
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Example Sentences
私が協力できるのは、せいぜい3時間くらいだ。
わたしがきょうりょくできるのは、せいぜいさんじかんくらいだ。
At most, I can help for about three hours.
この辞書は、せいぜい初心者向けの内容だ。
このじしょは、せいぜいしょしんしゃむけのないようだ。
This dictionary is, at most, intended for beginners.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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