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“reach an extreme” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikiwamaru

Example

緊張が極まります。kin chō ga kiwa ma ri ma su

The tension reaches a peak.

Illustration for 極まる (reach an extreme)

How to say “reach an extreme” in Japanese

“Reach an extreme” in Japanese is 極まる (kiwamaru).

Expresses a condition becoming so intense that it reaches its natural or possible limit.

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

Example sentences with 極まる

試合の終盤、観客の興奮が極まりました。shi ai no shū ban kan kyaku no kō fun ga kiwa ma ri ma shi ta

Toward the end of the game, the spectators' excitement reached a peak.

Tips for using 極まる

  • 極まる (kiwamaru) is used when a condition reaches an extreme on its own, whereas 極める (kiwameru) is used when a person brings something to that point.

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