No. 4,764 in Japanese
極める
To master or reach the extreme.
In a sentence
彼は数学を極めるために毎日勉強しています。
He studies every day to master mathematics.
In this sentence, '極める' is used to mean 'to master' or 'to achieve a high level of skill in' mathematics.
その画家は極められた技法で美しい作品を作り上げている。
That artist creates beautiful works with refined techniques.
Here, '極められた' as the past passive form of '極める' conveys that the techniques are highly refined, indicating excellence achieved in the skills.
極める旅に出た彼は、生涯忘れられない経験をした。
Embarking on a journey to explore deeply, he had a lifetime of unforgettable experiences.
'極める旅' uses '極める' in the sense of 'to explore deeply' or 'to investigate thoroughly,' describing the depth of engagement in the journey.
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