極
extreme · pole · extremely · very · highly · most · end · settlement · conclusion · highest rank
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
tree + 亟
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and urgent. Highest part of tree.
Symbolism
Extreme, North Pole, ultimate. Represents furthest point.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aiming high
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
極楽往生
ごくらくおうじょう
rebirth in paradise; peaceful death; rebirth in paradise
極楽浄土
ごくらくじょうど
Amitabha's Pure Land; Sukhavati; Amitabha's Pure Land
恐悦至極
きょうえつしごく
extremely delighted; extremely delighted
極悪非道
ごくあくひどう
inhuman; heinous; atrocious; inhuman
極楽蜻蛉
ごくらくとんぼ
happy-go-lucky fellow; easygoing and indifferent person; pococurante; happy-go-lucky fellow
残念至極
ざんねんしごく
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; deep regret
迷惑至極
めいわくしごく
great nuisance; extremely annoying; quite embarrassing; great nuisance
Proverbs & Idioms
極まれば必ず転ずる
きわまればかならずてんずる
When things reach their peak, they turn
Extremes inevitably swing to the opposite
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 極 mean in Japanese?
極 means extreme, pole, extremely, very, highly, most, end, settlement, conclusion, highest rank.
How do you read 極?
On'yomi: キョク、ゴク (KYOKU, GOKU). Kun'yomi: きわ.める、きわ.まる、きわ.まり、きわ.み、き.める、-ぎ.め、き.まる (kiwameru, kiwamaru, kiwamari, kiwami, kimeru, gime, kimaru).
How many strokes does 極 have?
極 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 極 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 極 (extreme, pole, extremely, very, highly, most, end, settlement, conclusion, highest rank) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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