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の極み

Noun + の極みNoun + の極みだNoun + の極みだった

Meanings

  • ultimate
  • extreme
  • utter
  • epitome
  • peak

About this pattern

Explanation

の極み is used to express that something represents the utmost degree or extreme form of a quality. It often highlights a peak or quintessential example of that trait. It can be used for both positive and negative qualities, depending on the noun it follows, and is commonly found in more literary or emotive contexts. In everyday speech, it can sound strong or dramatic, so it’s often used in praise or dramatic description.

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Example sentences

彼女の笑顔は幸福の極みだ。

Her smile is the epitome of happiness.

この景色は美の極みと言える。

This scenery can be called the pinnacle of beauty.

その演奏は感動の極みだった。

That performance was the height of emotion.

彼の冷静さは怒りの極みを示している。

His calmness shows the peak of anger.

子どもの純粋さは無垢の極みだ。

A child’s innocence is the epitome of purity.