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pinnacle; height; the utmost degree
The highest or most extreme point of something, especially skill, beauty, or achievement. Used to express that something has reached its absolute peak.
Composed of 極 (extreme, utmost) + 致 (reach, attain). Always expresses something at its absolute highest level — carries a tone of admiration or awe. Common collocations: 〜の極致 (the pinnacle of ~), 極致に達する (to reach the pinnacle). Often used in artistic, cultural, or culinary criticism. Similar to 頂点 (summit, peak), but 極致 has a more literary and evaluative tone, emphasizing the supreme quality rather than just the top position.
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Homophone:
極地 (polar region)