極(きわ)み

きわみ
noun
extreme, height, peak
formalwrittenquantity
1. extreme, height, peak, utmost
The highest or most intense degree of something. Used to express that something has reached its absolute limit or pinnacle.
感動(かんどう)の極(きわ)みだ。
It is the height of emotion.
失礼(しつれい)の極(きわ)みとしか言(い)いようがない。
It can only be described as the height of rudeness.
長年(ながねん)の努力(どりょく)の末(すえ)、技術(ぎじゅつ)の極(きわ)みに達(たっ)した職人(しょくにん)の作品(さくひん)だ。
This is the work of a craftsman who reached the pinnacle of skill after years of effort.

Usage

Almost always appears in the pattern 〜の極(きわ)み (the height/extreme of ~). Common combinations include 感動(かんどう)の極(きわ)み (the height of emotion), 失礼(しつれい)の極(きわ)み (the height of rudeness), and 贅沢(ぜいたく)の極(きわ)み (the height of luxury). The expression 恐縮(きょうしゅく)の極(きわ)み is a very formal, humble way to express deep gratitude or apology.

Common collocations

Related Words

Related: 極(きわ)める
Related: 極度(きょくど)
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