Meaning

Primary

The Most

Alternatives

Most, Extremely

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

This is the adverb version of the kanji, so it has the same meaning, basically. You can say this is the most or just most. You can also use it as extremely.

Reading

もっとも
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this is a reading you didn't learn with the kanji (the kun'yomi reading). To learn it, let's look at a mnemonic.

Think of the most ridiculous motto (もっと) you've ever heard. Now imagine a motto that's even more ridiculous. Here are some actual totally real mottos that are the most ridiculous: "What Can Brown Do for You?" "It's Not for Women" "If It Doesn't Get All Over the Place, It Doesn't Belong in Your Face" and of course, "Why Not Enjoy the Go?"

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 最も高い

    the highest

    最も重要

    the most important

    最も多い

    the most numerous

Context Sentences

ふじ山は日本で最も高い山です。

Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.

今回の大会では、最もスコアが高かった人が勝者となります。

In this tournament, the person with the highest score will be the winner.

人生で最も大切な物は何ですか?お金ですか?それとも自由ですか?

What is the most important thing in life? Is it money? Or is it freedom?

Kanji Composition