Japanese word

あくまで

Pronunciation

Romajiakumade

Meaning

  • adverbto the end

Example

彼はあくまで自分の意見を守ります。kare wa a ku ma de ji bun no i ken o mamo ri ma su

He sticks to his opinion to the end.

Illustration for あくまで (to the end)

More examples

私はあくまで自分の夢を追い続けます。watashi wa a ku ma de ji bun no yume o o i tsuzu ke ma su

I will continue pursuing my dream to the end.

Core concept

It expresses continuing to hold to a position or course without changing until the end.

Common phrases

  • あくまで自分の意見を通すa ku ma de ji bun no i ken o tō su

    insist on one's opinion to the end

  • あくまで自分を貫くa ku ma de ji bun o tsuranu ku

    remain true to oneself to the end

  • あくまで計画を進めるa ku ma de kei kaku o susu me ru

    carry out the plan to the end

Similar words

どこまでもdokomademo: It describes continuing along a chosen course without giving up.
ひたすらhitasura: It describes concentrating on one purpose and pursuing it steadily.
断固としてdankotoshite: It describes holding to a decision with strong and unwavering resolve.

Definition in Japanese

最後まで態度や方針を変えずに、徹底して続けるさま。sai go ma de tai do ya hō shin o ka e zu ni tet tei shi te tsuzu ke ru sa ma

Word origin

あくまで (akumade) is traditionally written 飽くまで (akumade), combining 飽く (aku, "be satisfied") with まで (made, "until"); it originally suggests continuing until a limit is reached.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, あくまで (akumade) marks a firm position or intention and can sound stronger than a simple statement of preference.

Other meanings

  • consistentlyadverb
  • strictlyadverb

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