English–Japanese

“ever” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishijō

Example

これは史上最高の記録です。ko re wa shi jō sai kō no ki roku de su

This is the best record ever.

Illustration for 史上 (ever)

How to say “ever” in Japanese

“Ever” in Japanese is 史上 (shijō).

Marks a comparison against everything recorded in history, often giving a superlative the sense of "ever."

Full entry for 史上: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 史上

この大会は史上最多の観客を集めました。ko no tai kai wa shi jō sai ta no kan kyaku o atsu me ma shi ta

This tournament drew the largest crowd ever.

Tips for using 史上

  • In headlines and formal reports, 史上 (shijō) gives record claims a broad time range, as in 史上初 (shijō hatsu), meaning the first in history.

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