This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

われわれはせいぜいわずかな利益しか望めない。

Sentence Analyzer

われわれ せいぜい わずか 利益 しか 望めない

English Translation

At best we can only hope for a small profit.

Furigana

われわれはせいぜいわずかな利益(りえき)しか(のぞ)めない。

Romanji

Wareware wa seizei wazuka na rieki shika nozomenai.

Words

我々 (われわれ)
we
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
精々 (せいぜい)
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much (far) as possible
僅か (わずか)
only; merely; (a) little; small quantity
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative
利益 (りえき、りやく)
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; interest (of the public, etc.); grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing; miracle
しか (しか)
only; nothing but

Kanji

Readings: リ、 き.く
Meanings: profit, advantage, benefit
Readings: エキ、 ヤク、 ま.す
Meanings: benefit, gain, profit, advantage
Readings: ボウ、 モウ、 のぞ.む、 もち
Meanings: ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect