JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

〜kiwamarinai

Expresses an extreme state, often negative; 'utterly', 'extremely', 'boundlessly'.

Formal, literary "utterly/extremely" - often for a negative extreme state.

Formation

Explanation

The ~極まりない grammar point indicates an extreme or utmost degree, most commonly with a negative nuance (e.g., 失礼極まりない, 危険極まりない). It can sometimes be used for positive contexts, but that usage is less common.

Example sentences

Extremity (Extremely / Utterly)