飽くまで(も)
JLPT Level: N1
Meanings
Just
Only
Merely
Strictly
Usage
飽くまで(も) + Verb
飽くまで(も) + Noun
飽くまで(も) + adj/na adj (as an adverbial modifier)
Explanation
飽くまで(も) is a strong adverbial modifier that emphasizes pursuing something to the very end or to the utmost, often with a sense of stubborn commitment or uncompromising stance. It can carry a nuance of “even” when used to contrast expectations, but the primary use is to stress thoroughness, persistence, or strict adherence to a principle or goal. It is commonly used with verbs that describe effort or resolution, and with nouns or adjectives when you want to emphasize how far a quality or action goes.
飽くまで頑張る。
あくまでがんばる。
I will keep pushing myself to the very end.
彼は飽くまで自分の信念を貫いた。
かれはあくまでじぶんのしんねんをつらぬいた。
He stuck to his beliefs to the very end.
この計画は飽くまで最後まで諦めずに戦った。
このけいかくはあくまでもさいごまであきらめずにたたかった。
This plan fought to the very end without giving up.
飽くまで(も)公正を貫くべきだ。
あくまで(も)こうせいをつらぬくべきだ。
We should uphold fairness to the very end.