Vocab Info
N2 う-verb (す), Transitive verb, Intransitive verb, Suffix
尽くすto exhaust, to run out, to devote, to serve (a person), to befriend, to do to exhaustion
Dictionary Definition
Common
う-verb (す), Transitive verb
1.
to use up, to exhaust, to run out of
う-verb (す), Intransitive verb
2.
to devote oneself (to), to do one's utmost (for), to serve, to work (for a cause)
Suffix, う-verb (す)
3.
to do to exhaustion, to do completely, to do fully
after masu stem of verb,See Also:
All Forms
尽くす 【つくす】、尽す 【つくす】、盡す 【つくす】
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善美を尽くした建築に見惚れる。
I am fascinated by the architecture that is devoted to beauty and goodness.
親は親としての義務を尽くすべきです。
Parents should fulfill their duties as parents.
医師:「手を尽くしましたが、患者を救えませんでした。」
Doctor: 'We did our utmost, but we couldn't save the patient.'
本分を尽くさないことには上司から認めてもらえないでしょう。
You probably won't be recognized by your boss unless you fulfill your responsibilities.
国民に尽くしてくれた偉大な政治家に有難うと言わないではいられません。
I cannot help but say thank you to the great politician who did his utmost for the people.
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