JLPT N1 Advanced
極める
To carry to the extreme, master completely, or exhaust thoroughly.
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1 Verb (transitive)
To master / To reach the peak of
Indicates attaining the highest possible level of proficiency in a skill or reaching the limit of a specific condition.
Example
彼 は 日本 の 武道 を 極めよう と 、 毎日 稽古 し て いる 。
He practices every day, trying to master Japanese martial arts.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To exhaust / To use up
Signifies the act of doing something to the very end or using up all available means, particularly in the context of speech.
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