1.
the best; optimal; ideal
The very best quality or option among alternatives. More formal than 一番いい and often used in written or formal contexts.
最良 means "the very best" and is more formal and literary than 一番いい or ベスト.
Common collocations
Similar words
- 最良: the best (formal/written)
- 最善: the best possible (often in 最善を尽くす, "to do one's best")
- 最高: the best, highest (casual and enthusiastic)
- 最悪: the worst (direct opposite)
Watch out
Not to be confused with 裁量 (discretion, judgment).