1.
highest, maximum
The greatest in amount, degree, or rank.
最高 expresses the highest level or best quality.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 最高だ! (It's the best! Great!)
- 最高の〜 (the best ~)
- 最高記録 (record high)
COMPOUND WORDS:
- 最高気温 (maximum temperature)
- 最高速度 (maximum speed)
- 最高裁判所 (Supreme Court)
- 最高級 (highest grade)
ANTONYM:
- 最低 (lowest, worst)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 最高: best, highest (general)
- 一番: number one, best
- 最大: maximum, largest (size/quantity)
Related Words
Antonym:
最低 (lowest, worst)
Homophone:
再考 (reconsideration, rethinking)
Antonym:
最悪 (worst)