最(もっと)も

もっとも
adverb
most, extremely
1. most, extremely
Indicates the highest degree or superlative.
これが最(もっと)も大切(たいせつ)です。
This is the most important.
彼(かれ)は最(もっと)も優(すぐ)れた選手(せんしゅ)だ。
He is the most excellent player.
最(もっと)も人気(にんき)のある映画(えいが)。
The most popular movie.

最(もっと)も expresses the superlative degree.

USAGE:

  • 最(もっと)も + adjective/verb: most ~
  • More literary than 一番

COMPARISON:

  • 一番(いちばん): most (common, casual)
  • 最(もっと)も: most (formal, written)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 最(もっと)も重要(じゅうよう): most important
  • 最(もっと)も良(よ)い: the best

Note: Don't confuse with もっと (more).

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Added 2026.1.9 21:22 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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