GrammarN13 min read2026-02-17

〜尽くす(つくす)

N1 grammar pattern "〜尽くす(つくす)": do everything without leaving anything behind. Usage guide with exam

Meaning

"〜尽くす" means to completely finish or exhaust something, putting all effort and resources into doing it thoroughly, leaving nothing behind. It is often used to express dedication, effort, or thorough execution of a task.

Formation

Part of speechFormation
動詞動詞 (ます形)ます + つくす

Examples

  1. もうアイデアは出つくしたかなあ。他に何かある?
    Have we exhausted all the ideas? Do you have any other suggestions?

  2. 彼はマレーシアが大好きで、マレーシアのことなら何でも知りつくしている。
    He loves Malaysia and knows everything about it.

  3. もうアイデアは出つくしたかなあ。他に何かある?
    Have we exhausted all the ideas? Do you have any other suggestions?

  4. 昨日は久しぶりに、朝から晩まで遊びつくした。
    Yesterday, after a long time, I played from morning till night.

  5. なんとか、セール品を全て売りつくした。
    Somehow, we managed to sell all the sale items.

  6. 会場には熱狂的なファンで埋めつくされた。
    The venue was filled with enthusiastic fans.

Summary

  • 〜尽くす(つくす) means "do everything without leaving anything behind"
  • Formation: 動詞 → 動詞 (ます形)ます + つくす
  • This is an N1-level grammar pattern

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