Meaning

Primary

The Best

Alternatives

Best, Supreme

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

The most tall isn't literally the most tall. When you think of something high above the rest, you think of something that is the best.

Reading

さいこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 世界最高

    best in the world

    シリーズ最高

    best in a series

    人生最高

    the best something in one's life

Context Sentences

かき氷は夏に食べるのが最高です。

Shaved ice is best to eat in summer.

仕事が終わってからのビールは、やっぱり最高だな。

Having a beer after work is the best.

この名曲は何十年も人気があり、J-POPヒストリー上最高の音楽として知られています。

This masterpiece has been popular for decades and is known as the best music in J-pop history.

Kanji Composition