(さいきょう)

さいきょう
noun, no-adjective
strongest, most powerful
1. strongest, most powerful, mightiest
The superlative of strong — the most powerful among a group. Used to describe people, teams, weapons, strategies, or anything that surpasses all others in strength or effectiveness.
(かれ)最強(さいきょう)選手(せんしゅ)だ。
He is the strongest player.
このチームは(いま)シーズン最強(さいきょう)()われている。
This team is said to be the strongest this season.
史上(しじょう)最強(さいきょう)台風(たいふう)接近(せっきん)しているので、(はや)めに避難(ひなん)してください。
The strongest typhoon in recorded history is approaching, so please evacuate early.

USAGE:
最強(さいきょう) is widely used in everyday language, sports, games, and media. It functions as a noun (最強(さいきょう)だ) or as a の-adjective modifier (最強(さいきょう)の〜).

In casual and internet usage, 最強(さいきょう) is often used hyperbolically to mean "the best" or "unbeatable," even for non-physical things like food, apps, or life hacks.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 史上(しじょう)最強(さいきょう): strongest in history
  • 最強(さいきょう)(てき): the strongest enemy
  • 最強(さいきょう)のチーム: the strongest team
  • 世界(せかい)最強(さいきょう): the world's strongest