極きわめ付つき

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

certified; guaranteed (genuine)

Originally referred to an item with a certificate of authenticity, especially in art or antiques. Now used more broadly for something acknowledged as the real thing or of assured quality.

See also: 極め付きの品

• この茶ちゃ碗わんは極きわめ付つきの品しなで、箱はこ書がきもある。

  This tea bowl is a certified piece, complete with a box inscription.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

of established reputation; acknowledged; notorious

Describes someone or something widely recognized for a particular quality, whether positive (acclaimed) or negative (notorious). Often used in the pattern ～の極め付き.

• 彼かれは正しょう直じき者ものの極きわめ付つきだ。

  He is an acknowledged man of integrity.

• あの店みせはまずさの極きわめ付つきで有ゆう名めいだ。

  That restaurant is notorious for its terrible food.

noun

pièce de résistance; the best (or worst) example

Colloquial use as a noun, often in the pattern ～の極め付き, to mean the ultimate or most outstanding example of something, whether good or bad.

• この料りょう理りが今日きょうの極きわめ付つきだ。

  This dish is the pièce de résistance of today's meal.