〜の極み
the extreme of ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜の極み” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜の極み」 means "the extreme of ~". Structure: Noun + の極み. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1連日の採決で疲労の極みに達した。
れんじつ の さいけつ で ひろう の きわみ に たっした。
renjitsu no saiketsu de hirou no kiwami ni tasshita.
With the vote day after day, I reached the peak of exhaustion.
Shopping & services
Example 2連日の買収で疲労の極みに達した。
れんじつ の ばいしゅう で ひろう の きわみ に たっした。
renjitsu no baishuu de hirou no kiwami ni tasshita.
With the acquisition day after day, I reached the peak of exhaustion.
Everyday life
Example 3連日の志願で疲労の極みに達した。
れんじつ の しがん で ひろう の きわみ に たっした。
renjitsu no shigan de hirou no kiwami ni tasshita.
With the volunteering day after day, I reached the peak of exhaustion.
Everyday life
Example 4連日の転載で疲労の極みに達した。
れんじつ の てんさい で ひろう の きわみ に たっした。
renjitsu no tensai de hirou no kiwami ni tasshita.
With the reprinting day after day, I reached the peak of exhaustion.
Everyday life
Example 5連日の滞納で疲労の極みに達した。
れんじつ の たいのう で ひろう の きわみ に たっした。
renjitsu no tainou de hirou no kiwami ni tasshita.
With the payment arrears day after day, I reached the peak of exhaustion.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
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Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
With the vote day after day, I reached the peak of exhaustion.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜の極み.
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