至極(しごく)

しごく
adverb; noun
extremely; the utmost; very much
1. extremely, very, the utmost, most
Indicates the highest degree of something. Somewhat literary or formal in tone. Often used with adjectives or adjectival nouns to intensify meaning.
至極(しごく)当然(とうぜん)のことだ。
It's a perfectly natural thing.
あなたの意見(いけん)は至極(しごく)もっともだ。
Your opinion is entirely reasonable.
彼(かれ)の説明(せつめい)は至極(しごく)簡潔(かんけつ)で分(わ)かりやすく、聞(き)いている全員(ぜんいん)が納得(なっとく)した。
His explanation was extremely concise and easy to understand, and everyone listening was convinced.

USAGE NOTE:
A somewhat formal or literary intensifier. The most common collocation by far is 至極(しごく)当然(とうぜん) (perfectly natural/obvious) and 至極(しごく)もっとも (entirely reasonable). Less commonly used than 非常(ひじょう)に or とても in everyday speech.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 至極(しごく)当然(とうぜん) (perfectly natural)
  • 至極(しごく)もっとも (entirely reasonable)
  • 至極(しごく)簡単(かんたん) (extremely simple)
  • 至極(しごく)真(まっと)うな (very proper/legitimate)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 非常(ひじょう)に: extremely (standard formal intensifier)
  • 極(きわ)めて: extremely (formal, written)
  • とても: very (casual, everyday)
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