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the most; the largest number; highest count
The greatest in number or frequency. From 最 (most) plus 多 (many). The opposite is 最少 (the fewest).
今季最多の観客が集まった。
The season's largest crowd gathered.
彼はリーグ最多の勝利を挙げた。
He racked up the most wins in the league.
その年は過去最多の来場者数を記録した。
That year recorded the highest number of visitors ever.
From 最 (most) plus 多 (many). Usually attached directly to a noun (最多得点, most points) or joined with の.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 過去最多: the most ever / a record high
- 最多得点: the most points
- リーグ最多: the most in the league
RELATED WORDS:
- 最少: the fewest (opposite)
- 最大: the largest (in size or scale, not count)