Japanese word

最大限

Pronunciation

Romajisaidaigen

Meaning

  • nounfullest extent

Example

この機能を最大限に活用します。ko no ki nō o sai dai gen ni katsu yō shi ma su

I will use this feature to its fullest extent.

Illustration for 最大限 (fullest extent)

More examples

この制度の効果を最大限に引き出します。ko no sei do no kō ka o sai dai gen ni hi ki da shi ma su

We will bring out the full potential of this system.

Core concept

Describes reaching the greatest possible degree or range of something, with no further increase intended.

Common phrases

  • 最大限に活用するsai dai gen ni katsu yō su ru

    make the fullest use of

  • 最大限の努力sai dai gen no do ryoku

    the greatest effort

  • 最大限の注意を払うsai dai gen no chū i o hara u

    pay the greatest attention

Similar words

最大saidai: The largest possible amount, size, or degree of something.
極限kyokugen: The furthest extent that a condition or action can reach.
限度gendo: The point beyond which something cannot or may not proceed.
上限jōgen: The highest boundary set for an amount, level, or number.

Definition in Japanese

物事が及ぶ範囲や程度の最も大きいところ。mono goto ga oyo bu han i ya tei do no motto mo ō ki i to ko ro

Word origin

最大限 (saidai-gen) combines 最 (sai, "most"), 大 (dai, "big"), and 限 (gen, "limit") to mean the greatest possible extent.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a word meaning simply "maximum," 最大限 (saidai-gen) often highlights the limit that an action or result can reach.

Opposites

  • 最小限saishōgenminimumnoun

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