Japanese word

最良

Pronunciation

Romajisairyō

Meaning

  • na-adjectivebest

Example

これは最良の選択です。ko re wa sai ryō no sen taku de su

This is the best choice.

Illustration for 最良 (best)

More examples

全員にとって最良の解決策を探しています。zen in ni to tte sai ryō no kai ketsu saku o saga shi te i ma su

We are looking for the best solution for everyone.

Core concept

Indicates the most favorable state or choice when several possibilities are considered.

Common phrases

  • 最良の方法sai ryō no hō hō

    the best method

  • 最良の選択sai ryō no sen taku

    the best choice

  • 最良の解決策sai ryō no kai ketsu saku

    the best solution

  • 最良の機会sai ryō no ki kai

    the best opportunity

Similar words

最適saiteki: Describes something that is most suitable for a specific purpose or condition.
最善saizen: Describes the most favorable action or measure that can be taken in a situation.
最高saikō: Describes a level that exceeds all others in quality, value, or desirability.

Definition in Japanese

いくつかのものの中で、状態や結果などが最も好ましく、優れているさま。i ku tsu ka no mo no no naka de jō tai ya kek ka na do ga motto mo kono ma shi ku sugu re te i ru sa ma

Word origin

最良 (sairyō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 最 (sai, "most") and 良 (ryō, "good"), whose parts combine to mean the highest degree of goodness.

Usage tips

  • Although 最良 (sairyō) means "best," its formal tone makes it more typical of careful writing than of relaxed daily conversation.

Other meanings

  • idealna-adjective

Opposites

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