【JLPT N1 Grammar】〜の極み(〜のきわみ / ~nokiwami)

Explanation:〜の極み

Meaning
“これ以上いじょうないぐらい〜だ / 最高さいこうに〜だ”
程度ていど非常ひじょうたかく、それ以上いじょうないことをあらわします。

“extremely”
Used to describe the extreme or peak of something, often to express the highest degree of an emotion, state, or condition. It conveys the idea of something being at its utmost limit, whether it be positive or negative. This phrase is formal and tends to be used in literary, written, or polite contexts.

Form
N + の極み

Points

  1. Extreme State: "〜の極み" expresses something reaching the pinnacle or the utmost degree.
  2. Formal Expression: It is a formal, elegant expression often found in written language or used to express deep emotions in a serious or respectful manner.
  3. Typically Abstract: This phrase is used to describe abstract concepts like emotions, situations, or states of being (e.g., joy, sorrow, luxury).

JLPT Level
N1



Sample sentenes

先月せんげついえてたばかりなのに、地震じしんこわれてしまい、痛恨つうこんきわみだ
We just built the house last month, but it was destroyed by an earthquake. It's a heartbreaking loss.

私のために、このようなかいひらいていただき、感激かんげききわです。
I am deeply moved that you held such an event for me.

社員しゃいんたちはあさからばんまでトラブル対応たいおうわれ、疲労ひろうきわたっしていた。
The employees were overwhelmed with troubleshooting from morning until night and reached the peak of exhaustion.

キャビアとトリュフとフォアグラを使つかった料理りょうりって、まさに贅沢ぜいたくきわだね
A dish made with caviar, truffles, and foie gras is the ultimate in luxury.

Vocabulary

Japanese
English
- キャビア caviar
- トリュフ truffle
- フォアグラ foie gras

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