せいぜい

せいぜい · seizei

JLPT N2

Meaning

at most, at best, to the utmost, to the best of one's ability, barely

Examples

• この仕事、せいぜい2時間で終わるでしょう。 — This job will finish in two hours at most.
• 彼が手伝えるのは、せいぜい荷物を運ぶくらいだ。 — The most he can help with is carrying luggage.
• せいぜい頑張ってください。 — Please do your best.