極
Kanji · N2
極 / extreme
Kanji for extreme, pole, or extremely.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キョク、ゴク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | きわ.める、きわ.まる、きわ.まり、きわ.み、き.める、-ぎ.め | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
極 carries the meaning extreme, pole, or extremely.
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Common compounds with 極
南極圏なんきょくけんAntarctic Circle / the Antarctic
極めてきわめてexceedingly / extremely / decisively
極めるきわめるto carry to extremes / to go to the end of something / to reach the limits of something
見極めるみきわめるto watch to the end
究極きゅうきょくultimate / final / last
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