最上級
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Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
highest grade; top class; finest quality
Used for ranking, quality, or level; often appears in product descriptions, reviews, and formal evaluations.
This hotel provides top-class service.
He graduated with the highest grades.
2
superlative degree
Grammar term for the superlative form of adjectives and adverbs.
The superlative of an adjective expresses the highest degree in a comparison.
Usage patterns
- 最上級の〈物〉top-class/finest ~
This hotel offers top-class service.
- 〈形容詞〉の最上級the superlative form of an adjective
The superlative of 'good' is 'best'.
- 最上級を使うto use the superlative form
When using the superlative in English, you usually add 'the'.