最上

saijō

the best, top, supreme

このレストランは最上の味です

This restaurant has the best taste.

formal

The highest or best in quality, rank, or degree; supreme.

彼は最上の学生です

He is the best student.

Often used to describe something or someone as the highest in quality or rank.

neutral

The topmost or highest part of something.

山の最上に立つと、素晴らしい景色が見えます

Standing at the top of the mountain, you can see a wonderful view.

Can refer to the highest physical point or the most superior position.

Collocations

最上の品質the best quality最上の場所the best place最上の学生the best student

Synonyms

最高最優秀最高級

Antonyms

最低最悪最低級

Related Phrases

最上級phrase

superlative (grammar term)

Pro Tip

Formal Usage

This word is often used in formal or slightly elevated contexts to describe something as the best or highest in quality or rank.

Word Origin

Composed of '最' (sai, meaning 'most') and '上' (jō, meaning 'above' or 'superior').

Usage Notes

Often used in formal or slightly elevated contexts to describe something as the best or highest in quality or rank. Can also refer to the topmost part of something.

Word Breakdown

最

most

prefix

上

above, superior

root

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