Japanese

めて

きわめて
Meaning: extremely; exceedingly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

この問題の解決は極めて困難だ
Solving this problem is extremely difficult.
この地域では、雪が降るのは極めて稀なことだ。
In this region, it is extremely rare for snow to fall.
手術後の経過は極めて良好です。
The progress after the surgery is extremely good.
その要塞は極めて堅牢に作られていた
The fortress was built to be extremely durable.
この病気が治る可能性は、極めて希なケースだ。
The possibility of this disease being cured is an extremely rare case.

Usage Notes

Used to emphasize that a degree or state is at its limit.

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