JLPT N1 Grammar (no kiwami)

Meaning

utmost; extremely ~

Level: JLPT N1

How to use

Nounの極み
no kiwami の極み のきわみ jlpt n1 grammar meaning 文法 例文 japanese flashcards

Learn Japanese grammar: 【のきわみ】(no kiwami). Meaning: utmost; extremely ~.

This is used to express something is the maximum degree (positive or negative).

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Example #1

ゆうしょうできて、かんげきのきわみです。
yuushou dekite, kangeki no kiwami desu.
I am beyond excited that we've won the championship.
Example #2

ちょうじかんのしあいで、せんしゅたちはひろうのきわみにたっしていた。
choujikan no shiai de, senshu tachi wa hirou no kiwami ni tasshite ita.
The players were completely exhausted during the long-lasting game.
Example #3

こうつうじこでおおくのひとがなくなり、つうこんのきわみだ。
koutsuu jiko de ooku no hito ga nakunari, tsuukon no kiwami da.
Many people lose their lives in traffic accidents, it is very tragic.
Example #4

いえをたてたばかりなのに、じしんでこわれてしまい、つうこんのきわみだ。
ie o tateta bakari na noni, jishin de kowarete shimai, tsuukon no kiwami da.
Our house was destroyed in the earthquake immediately after we finished building it. It is such a horrible feeling.
Example #5

わたしのようなものがこのようなめいよあるしょうをいただけるとは、かんげきのきわみだ。
watashi no youna mono ga ko no youna meiyo aru shou o itadakeru to wa, kangeki no kiwami da.
I'm deeply honored that someone like me to receive such an honorable award.
Example #6

あなたにとってはにちじょうてきなことかもしれませんが、わたしにとってはそれはぜいたくのきわみです。
anata ni totte wa nichijouteki na koto kamo shiremasen ga, watashi ni totte wa sore wa zeitaku no kiwami desu.
It may be everyday for you, but for me it's the height of luxury.
Example #7

このようなせいだいなるげきれいかいをあいていただき、かんげきのきわみです。
kono youna seidai naru gekireikai o aite itadaki, kangeki no kiwami desu.
We are very grateful that you have hosted such a great encouragement party like this.

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