Japanese Word · Intermediate
身を尽くす
to wear out with one's heart and soul
Pronunciation: say 身を尽くす
Meaning
to wear out with one's heart and soul
Example
わびぬれば今はたおなじ難波なる身をつくしても逢はむとぞ思ふ
Such misery this; let my name grow again common as the channel stakes of Naniwa, I would cast this body away to gaze on you once again!
Practice tips
- Practice 身を尽くす 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.