←Back
最
On'yomi
サイ・シュ
SAI / SHU
Kun'yomi
もっと.も・つま
mottomo / tsuma
utmost · most · extreme
Details
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes12
Component Breakdown
最=
日取
sun + 取
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cap and take. Taking most.
Symbolism
Highest, final, maximum. Represents most.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
最後通牒
さいごつうちょう
ultimatum; ultimatum
Proverbs & Idioms
最後に笑う者が勝つ
さいごにわらうものがかつ
He who laughs last wins
Final results matter most
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 最 mean in Japanese?
最 means utmost, most, extreme.
How do you read 最?
On'yomi: サイ、シュ (SAI, SHU). Kun'yomi: もっと.も、つま (mottomo, tsuma).
How many strokes does 最 have?
最 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 曰 (say).
Is 最 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 最 (utmost, most, extreme) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
Explore by meaning:kanji for most · kanji for extreme