あくまでも
Meanings
1
to the end; persistently; stubbornly; consistently
usually written using kana alone
Emphasizes doing something all the way, without giving up, or maintaining a stance firmly. Often used with verbs of assertion, refusal, or effort.
He stubbornly insisted on his own opinion.
I intend to fight to the bitter end.
2
after all; simply; purely; only
usually written using kana alone
Used to emphasize that something is fundamentally or essentially the case, often to clarify a point or set a limit. Common in phrases like あくまでも～にすぎない (it is merely ...).
This is, after all, just my personal opinion.
It is merely one possibility.
Usage patterns
- あくまでも〈事〉にすぎないit is merely ...; nothing more than ...
This is merely my opinion, nothing more.
- あくまでも〈事〉を主張するto insist firmly on ...
He stubbornly insisted on his own idea.
- あくまでも〈事〉としてstrictly as ...; purely as ...
Please use this strictly as a reference.