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VocabJLPT N2

maximum

NounAdverb

Definitions

1. max
2. maximum
3. to the max
4. Max

A loanword from English meaning "max," used to express the maximum level, limit, or peak of something. It appears in casual speech and advertising when emphasizing that something is at its highest or fullest extent. Young speakers often use it informally to mean "totally" or "to the fullest."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She texted "I'm waiting with maximum hype."

Sentence 2

"I'm exhausted — I need to rest," I said honestly.

Sentence 3

Honestly, my stress is completely maxed out this week.

Sentence 4

"Motivation maxed out, but I'm sleepy," I murmured.

Sentence 5

The number of spec changes is capped at three.