尽くす

Meaning

1. v5svt
   to use up; to exhaust; to run out of
2. v5svi
   to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to serve; to work (for a cause)
3. sufv5s
   to do to exhaustion; to do completely; to do fully

Example sentences

• 率直に言って君は最善を尽くしていない。

  Frankly speaking, you haven't tried your best.

• 父はいつも言っている、「最善を尽くせ」と。

  Father always says, "Do your best."

• 彼女は彼によく尽くした。

  She did well by him.