Vocab Info
N2 う-Verb
尽くす
to exhaust, to run out, to devote, to serve (a person), to befriend, to do to exhaustion
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Pitch Accent
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く
す
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Word Type
う-Verb
単語の書類
五段動詞
Examples
善美を尽くした建築に見惚れる。
I am fascinated by the architecture that embodies beauty and goodness.
- N2
親は親としての義務を尽くすべきです。
Parents should fulfill their duties as parents.
- N2
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 everything we could, but we couldn't save the patient.'
- N2
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.
- N2
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 dedicated himself to the people.
- N2
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