～極まる
〜kiwamaru
JLPT N1 Very formal, literary
Formation
な-Adjective（語幹）+ 極まる, い-Adjective（連用形）+ こと + 極まる, etc.
Also expresses an extreme degree or state, typically negative.
When to use
極まる: extremely, usually negative (失礼極まる).
Explanation
The ～極まる form often appears with な-adjectives: e.g., 失礼極まる, 非常識極まる ('extremely rude/unreasonable'). It's largely synonymous with ～極まりない but tends to appear in set phrases. Both forms are quite formal and emphatic.
Example sentences
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His words and actions are extremely rude.
Kare no gendou wa shitsurei kiwamaru.
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That behavior is utterly irrational.
Sono taido wa hijoushiki kiwamaru.
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Her remark is extremely irresponsible.
Kanojo no hatsugen wa musekinin kiwamaru.
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Such a misunderstanding is exceedingly regrettable.
Kono youna gokai wa ikan kiwamaru.
Extremity (Extremely / Utterly)
- ～でしょうがない〜deshou ga naiN2Expresses an intense emotional or physical state…
- ～極まりない〜kiwamarinaiN1Expresses an extreme state, often negative; 'utterly'…
- ～といったらありはしない〜to ittara ari wa shinaiN1Express extreme exclamation; 'extremely', 'unbelievable'…
- ～どんなに～ことか〜donna ni〜koto kaN3Expresses the extent of something or emphasizes the degree…
- Noun の極み〜no kiwamiN1Used to express the extreme or utmost point of something.
- Noun の 至り~no itariN1Expresses 'the height of', 'the extreme of' something.
- ～といったらない〜to ittara naiN1Expresses the extreme of something; 'nothing can be more…
- ～限りだ〜kagiri daN1Expresses an extreme degree of emotion or reaction; 'I…