- very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly; desperatelyyojijukugo
adverb (fukushi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- very hard; with utmost effort
- as hard as one can; with all one's might
- for dear life; eagerly
- desperately
This expression conveys the idea of putting forth maximum effort into an action, indicating commitment and determination.
This meaning emphasizes the intensity of effort, suggesting that the individual is pushing themselves to the limits of their capabilities.
This usage implies a sense of urgency or a dire need to accomplish something, often driven by a strong desire or necessity.
Here, it suggests taking action in a critical situation, often where the stakes are high and failure is not an option.
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I polished for all I was worth. The trouble is that my stock of low-grade gems was surprisingly low.
It's only manners to tackle all out a game that they have gone all out in creating. Pressing the pause button is just rude!
With great effort I held his eyelids open with my fingers and dropped in the eye medicine.
It's a very good company! The president is a real go-getter and the workers all put in their best.
Yamashita is stuck with no way out. His well-thought-out project was rejected and the books he worked really hard on aren't selling.