Kanji 極: extreme, pole, extremely, very, highly, most, end, settlement, conclusion, highest rank
Key takeaways
Kanji 極: extreme, pole, extremely, very, highly, most, end, settlement, conclusion, highest rank. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 極
extreme, pole, extremely, very, highly, most, end, settlement, conclusion, highest rank
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji originally referred to the highest wooden (木) beam in a roof. Because the ridgepole represents the furthest point or the peak (亟) of a building, it evolved to mean 'extreme' or 'zenith'.
