せいぜい

adverb精々せいぜい · seizei

1. Englishat the most; at best

   • 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. Englishto the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can

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

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