N2
あくまで (akumade)
飽くまで
to the last, persistently, absolutely; after all
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Emphasizes that something is carried out to its conclusion or is absolutely the case, often despite obstacles. Can also mean 'after all' or 'to the very end'. 最終的な判断や、信念の強さを表す際に使われます。
📝 Example Sentences
彼はあくまで自分の意見を主張した。
He stubbornly insisted on his own opinion.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "飽くまで"!
その画家は、自分の芸術性を_______追求し続けた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「あくまで」は、徹底的に、あるいは最後までという意味で使われます。
English: 'Akumade' is used to mean thoroughly or to the very end.
English: 'Akumade' is used to mean thoroughly or to the very end.
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