1.
most important; of the highest importance; top priority
The superlative form of 重要, indicating something that is of the greatest significance or urgency among all options.
Formed by the superlative prefix 最 (most) + 重要 (important). Used as a pre-noun modifier with な or directly before a noun without な in more formal/written contexts.
Common collocations
- 最重要課題: the most important issue
- 最重要事項: top-priority item
- 最重要人物: the most important person
- 最重要拠点: the most critical base/location
Usage
Often used with な when modifying a noun (最重要な問題), but in formal writing the な may be dropped (最重要問題). Can also be used as a predicate: Xが最重要だ (X is the most important).