の極み
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
Her smile is the epitome of happiness.
This scenery can be called the pinnacle of beauty.
That performance was the height of emotion.
His calmness shows the peak of anger.
A child’s innocence is the epitome of purity.
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