究極（きゅうきょく）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: ultimate/extreme
Example sentences
- 究極の一杯を追い求める。 — He pursues the ultimate bowl of ramen.
- 究極の目標に向かって努力する。 — He works hard toward his ultimate goal.
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