Japanese Word · Intermediate
最善を尽くす
to do one's best
Pronunciation: say 最善を尽くす
Meaning
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
Example
どんな苦難に直面しても、最善を尽くすよう努めている。
Whatever hardship we have to face, we will do our best.
Practice tips
- Practice 最善を尽くす out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.