最さい優ゆう秀しゅう

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

best; top; most outstanding

Used attributively with の to describe the highest-ranked or most excellent person, thing, or achievement in a category. Common in formal contexts such as awards, competitions, and evaluations.

• 彼かれは最さい優ゆう秀しゅう選せん手しゅに選えらばれた。

  He was selected as the most valuable player.

• この作さく品ひんが最さい優ゆう秀しゅう賞しょうを受じゅ賞しょうした。

  This work won the top prize.