Meaning

Primary

The Lowest

Alternatives

The Worst, The Minimum, Nasty, Terrible

Word Type

adverb, noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

The most low is the lowest or the minimum. It's also what you call something when you think it's the worst or just plain terrible. Try yelling this out when you're disgusted about someone or something.

Reading

さいてい
  • 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

  • 最低ライン

    minimum threshold

    最低レベル

    lowest level

    最低でも

    at least

Context Sentences

よくこんな最低最あくの酒がのめるよね。

How can you drink such terrible, garbage alcohol?

今までで最低のキスだったかも。

Maybe it was the worst kiss ever.

えぇっ!あの試験で最低点を取ったの?参ったなぁ。

Wow, I can’t believe you got the lowest score on the test. What a bummer!

Kanji Composition