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Base na-adjective form. Describes something as the highest in quality, rank, or degree. Can be used as a noun or adjective with 『な』 (na) when modifying nouns.
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Aiko talk about their recent hiking trip to Mount Fuji.
最高
さいこう
highest / supreme / the most
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Think of 'sai-kō' as 'sigh, go!' — when something is the highest or supreme, you sigh in awe and go, 『最高！』 (saikō, 'highest / Supreme / The most').
Cultural Note
『最高』 (saikō) is a popular slang term among young people in Japan to express excitement or approval, similar to 'awesome!' or 'the best!' in English. It's commonly used in casual conversations and social media.
Forms
Base: 最高Base na-adjective form. Describes something as the highest in quality, rank, or degree. Can be used as a noun or adjective with 『な』 (na) when modifying nouns.
Negative: 最高じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') after the base form → 『最高じゃない』 (saikō janai).
Past: 最高だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『最高だった』 (saikō datta).
Adverbial: 最高にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『最高に』 (saikō ni).
Comparative: より最高Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective, though less common as na-adjectives often use other structures.
Superlative: 一番最高Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective, emphasizing the peak level.