Japanese symbol for “extremely”
最も
もっとも
Romaji: mottomo
most; extremely
In Japanese, extremely is 最も, read もっとも (mottomo).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adv most; extremely
Written forms: 最も、尤も. Readings: もっとも、もとも.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “extremely”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 実に | じつに jitsuni | really; truly; indeed |
| 何とも | なんとも nantomo | really; very; extremely |
| 誠に | まことに makotoni | really; truly; very |
| 全然 | ぜんぜん zenzen | extremely; very |
| 随分 | ずいぶん zuibun | very; extremely; surprisingly |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 最近 | さいきん saikin | recently; lately; these days |
| 最後 | さいご saigo | end; conclusion |
| 最初 | さいしょ saisho | beginning; outset; first |
| 最高 | さいこう saikou | best; supreme; wonderful |
| 最終 | さいしゅう saishuu | last; final; closing |
| 最大 | さいだい saidai | biggest; greatest; largest |
See also: Chinese symbol for “extremely”.
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