Extreme in Japanese
"extreme" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "extreme". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
extreme, pole, extremely, very, highly, most, end, settlement, conclusion, highest rank
Reading: kyoku
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of tree and urgent. Highest part of tree.
What it carries
Extreme, North Pole, ultimate. Represents furthest point.
Related kanji for "extreme"
extreme
sai
Composed of cap and take. Taking most.
extreme
tai · peaceful
Composed of big and water. Peaceful with big water.
extreme
retsu · powerful
Combines 'fire' (灬) with 'row' (列), depicting fire burning and spreading intensely.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for extreme?
The most common kanji for "extreme" is 極, read as kyoku. It means extreme, pole, extremely. Related kanji: 最 (extreme), 泰 (extreme), 烈 (extreme).
How many strokes does 極 have?
極 has 12 strokes.