Japanese

きゅうきょく
Meaning: ultimate; final
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

究
極

Example sentences

This is the ultimate cake.
究極の二者択一を迫られ、彼は頭を抱えた。
Pressed with an ultimate choice between two options, he held his head in his hands.
仏教の教えでは、涅槃寂静こそが究極の安らぎの境地であるとされる。
In Buddhist teachings, Nirvana is considered the ultimate state of peace.

Usage Notes

Refers to the final or highest point of something, often implying the best.

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