Moji Ninja

最 — most; utmost

最 means “most; utmost”. It is a JLPT N3 kanji written with 12 strokes. On'yomi: サイ (sai). Kun'yomi: もっと(も) (mottomo). You'll see it in words such as 最も (mottomo, “most; extremely”).

最
Stroke order of 最
Meaning
most; utmost
On'yomi
サイ (sai)
Kun'yomi
もっと(も) (mottomo)
Strokes
12
Level
JLPT N3 · set Numbers & amounts 1

How to remember 最

Under the sun (日), take (取) the most you can.

Parts: 日 sun; day · 取 take

Words with 最

WordReadingMeaning
最ももっとも mottomo kunmost; extremely

Don't confuse it with

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