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full effort, all one's strength, utmost power
Putting everything one has into an action. Used for both physical exertion and mental or emotional commitment.
全力で走る。
Run at full speed.
試験に向けて全力で勉強した。
I studied with all my effort for the exam.
チームの全員が全力を尽くして戦った結果、優勝できた。
As a result of every team member giving their all, we were able to win the championship.
Often used with で as an adverbial phrase: 全力で (with all one's might).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 全力で走る (run at full speed)
- 全力を尽くす (give one's all, exhaust one's efforts)
- 全力を出す (put out full effort)
- 全力で取り組む (tackle something with full effort)
- 全力投球 (giving it everything — literally "full-power pitch")
全力を尽くす is a common set phrase meaning to do one's absolute best, often used in speeches and formal encouragement.