At a glance
Noun の極み means "the height of" or "the utmost" of something. It is a formal expression used in speeches and writing to say that a feeling or state has reached its highest degree.
[Noun] の 極み
皆様にお会いできて、光栄の極みです。 It is the greatest honor to meet you all.
How to form it
| Attaches to | How | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | Noun + の極み | 感激の極み | the height of emotion |
| な-adjective used as a noun | Word + の極み | 贅沢の極み | the height of luxury |
| い-adjective | Change it to a noun first | 悲しい → 悲しみの極み | the depth of sadness |
Register: formal, mainly in speeches and writing. It usually ends with です, だ or でございます, or continues with といえる or に達する.