extremely ~, utterly ~

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Explanation

Emphasizes extreme degree. Often negative connotation.

[な-adj] + 極まる/極まりない

失礼極まる態度です。

Shitsurei kiwamaru taido desu.

It's an extremely rude attitude.

危険極まりない行為だ。

Kiken kiwamarinai koui da.

It's an utterly dangerous act.

Formal, often with negative evaluation.

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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