Noun の極み

〜no kiwami

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Formation

Noun + の極み

Used to express the extreme or utmost point of something.

When to use

Noun の極み: the height of (贅沢の極み).

Explanation

The の極み grammar point is used to express the highest level or the extreme of something. It often describes an extreme state or condition. The noun before の極み usually indicates some situation, state, or quality (e.g., 美の極み, 感動の極み).

Example sentences

Extremity (Extremely / Utterly)