1.
to do one's best; to give it one's all; to exert all one's effort
To put forth maximum effort toward a goal. A strong, determined expression often used in formal speeches, sports, and professional contexts.
全力を尽くします。
I will do my very best.
選手たちは全力を尽くして戦った。
The athletes fought with everything they had.
問題の解決に全力を尽くすと社長が約束した。
The president promised to spare no effort in resolving the problem.
全力を尽くす means to devote all one's effort and ability to something. A strong, determined expression.
WORD FORMATION:
全力 (all one's power) + を + 尽くす (to exhaust, to use up) — literally 'to use up all one's power.'
USAGE:
Common in formal speeches, interviews, and declarations of intent. The polite form 全力を尽くします is a standard pledge in professional and ceremonial settings, such as election speeches or company introductions.
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 力を尽くす: similar meaning but slightly less emphatic
- 全力で頑張る: more casual everyday equivalent
- 全力を注ぐ: to pour all one's effort into something
- 最善を尽くす: to do one's best (slightly more measured)
REGISTER:
Formal to neutral. Sounds determined and serious. Often used in sports commentary, business pledges, and motivational contexts.