われわれはせいぜいわずかな利益しか望めない。

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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