No. 2,160 in Japanese
最大限
"Maximum extent" or "utmost limit."
In a sentence
このプロジェクトを成功させるためには、最大限の努力が必要です。
To make this project a success, utmost effort is required.
In this sentence, "最大限" is used to emphasize the degree of effort needed, suggesting it should be at the highest level.
彼は最大限の注意を払いながら作業を進めた。
He proceeded with his work while paying utmost attention.
Here, "最大限" is used to qualify the level of attention being applied, indicating comprehensive attentiveness.
私たちはその状況を最大限活用しました。
We made the most of the situation.
In this sentence, "最大限" conveys the idea of utilizing the situation to its fullest extent possible.
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