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極端

kyokutan

Description

「極端」は、ふつうより大きくかたよっていて、バランスがわるいようすを言います。

"極端" refers to a state that is greatly biased and unbalanced compared to normal.

たとえば「極端な意見」のように、行きすぎているものについて使います。

For example, "極端" is used for things that go too far, like an "極端な意見" (extreme opinion).

Meanings

極端kyokutan

extreme; going too far in one direction

彼の考え方は極端だと思う。

I think his way of thinking is extreme.

極端kyokutan

an extreme; the far end

物事を極端に考えないほうがいい。

It's better not to think about things in extremes.

Related words

極度過激偏る中間バランス

Notes

  • Etymology

    極 (extreme/limit) + 端 (edge/tip), literally 'the far edge'.

  • Nuance

    often used with に as 極端に ('extremely') to modify verbs or adjectives.

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