極度
Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
Describes a very high degree or intensity, often used with nouns like 緊張, 疲労, or 状態. Functions as a no-adjective or na-adjective.
He was so extremely nervous that he couldn't speak.
When you are extremely tired, it's better not to push yourself.
Usage patterns
- 極度の〈事〉extreme (tension, fatigue, state, etc.)
Before the interview, my hands were shaking from extreme tension.
- 極度に〈動詞〉to be extremely (tired, nervous, etc.)
He was extremely exhausted from days of overtime work.