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VocabJLPT N3
at the most
Adverb

Also written as 精々

Definitions

  1. 1. at the most
  2. 2. at best
  3. 3. to the utmost
An adverb meaning "at best" or "at most," used to indicate that something is the maximum one can realistically expect, often with a slightly pessimistic or limiting nuance. For example, you might say that even trying your hardest, the result will only reach a certain level.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even if I go to bed early tonight, I'll get six hours at most.

Sentence 2

How long can you hold out — a week, tops?

Sentence 3

With this much going on, I get one day off at most!

Sentence 4

Even if that movie's good, once is enough.

Sentence 5

Even if you rush, you're only going to get one step ahead, you know.