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JLPT N3 Grammar

せいぜい

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N3 · 限度 · せいぜい + 数量 / 句子

at most; at best; as much as possible

せいぜい + 数量 / 句子

Shows that the upper limit of an amount, degree, or ability is not high; it can also mean doing one's best.

When marking an upper limit, it often sounds like 'only that much'; for effort, せいぜい頑張る is common.

この会議に参加できる人は、せいぜい十人くらいだと思う。

I think at most about ten people can attend this meeting.

Do not confuse it with ぜひ; せいぜい often marks a limited upper bound.

The ceiling is low; at most it reaches that point.

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