せいぜい
- at the most; at bestword usually written using kana alone
- to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one canword usually written using kana alone
adverb (fukushi)
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- at the most; at best
- to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
This meaning is used to indicate the maximum limit or the highest degree of something. It implies that any amount or level beyond this would exceed what is reasonable or expected.
This meaning conveys the idea of maximizing effort or resources to achieve something. It emphasizes doing everything within one's power.
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Never mind that. After all up till now he's stuffed himself on huge profit selling high brand-name goods of no real worth. From now on he can just try his best at honest trade.
"No, not so much. At most comparing sizes, telling dirty stories." "Sizes of what?" "Of 'that'."