HomeGrammarJLPT N1~極まる (〜kiwamaru)

~極まる (〜kiwamaru)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Also expresses an extreme degree or state, typically negative.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~極まる form often appears with な-adjectives: e.g., 失礼極まる, 非常識極まる ('extremely rude/unreasonable'). It's largely synonymous with ~極まりない but tends to appear in set phrases. Both forms are quite formal and emphatic.

Examples

Kare no gendou wa shitsurei kiwamaru.

His words and actions are extremely rude.

Sono taido wa hijoushiki kiwamaru.

That behavior is utterly irrational.

Kanojo no hatsugen wa musekinin kiwamaru.

Her remark is extremely irresponsible.

Kono youna gokai wa ikan kiwamaru.

Such a misunderstanding is exceedingly regrettable.

Practice

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