Japanese word

最高

Pronunciation

Romajisaikō

Meaning

  • na-adjectivegreat, best

Example

この歌は最高です。ko no uta wa sai kō de su

This song is great.

Illustration for 最高 (great)

More examples

この絵は最高です。ko no e wa sai kō de su

This picture is the best.

この映画は家族で見ると最高です。ko no ei ga wa ka zoku de mi ru to sai kō de su

This movie is great to watch with the family.

Core concept

Describes something that reaches an exceptionally high level and feels outstanding.

Common phrases

  • 最高の一日sai kō no ichi nichi

    best day

  • 最高のプレゼントsai kō no pu re ze n to

    best gift

  • 最高に楽しいsai kō ni tano shi i

    extremely fun

Similar words

すごいsugoi: Describes something remarkably good, impressive, or intense.
素敵suteki: Describes something pleasing, attractive, or enjoyable.
見事migoto: Describes something impressive because it is skillful, complete, or beautiful.
上等jōtō: Describes something of good quality, often a product, material, or meal.

Definition in Japanese

程度・状態・評価などが最も高く、非常にすばらしいさま。tei do jō tai hyō ka na do ga motto mo taka ku hi jō ni su ba ra shi i sa ma

Word origin

最高 (saikō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 最 (sai, "most") and 高 (kō, "high"), giving the sense of the highest degree or evaluation.

Usage tips

  • In casual Japanese, 最高 (saikō) can stand alone as an enthusiastic reaction to a great experience, song, meal, or other enjoyable thing.

Opposites

Related words

  • 最高さsaikōsagreatnessnoun

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