How to say 'Worst' in Japanese | 最低

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The Japanese word for Worst is 'Saitei', written as 最低 in Japanese.'Worst' in hiragana is さいてい.

word

最低

Meaning

Worst

Reading

さいてい

saitei

Kanji

最Most 低Low

Explanation

The Japanese noun '最低 (さいてい)' means 'worst' or 'lowest'. It is used to describe something that is of the lowest quality, standard, or moral level. This word can be used in various contexts, such as describing a terrible experience, a poor performance, or someone's behavior. For example: That movie was the worst「あの映画は最低だった」(あのえいがはさいていだった). His attitude is the worst「彼の態度は最低だ」(かれのたいどはさいていだ). It can also be used to express strong disapproval or disappointment, as in '最低な人 (さいていなひと) (the worst person)'.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2509

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 最低

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

最

Meaning

Most

kanji

低

Meaning

Low

Words Related to 最低 Through the Kanji 最

These 18 Words contain the Kanji 最 as well.

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最初

Meaning

Beginning

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Words Related to 最低 Through the Kanji 低

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 低 as well.

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低い

Meaning

Low

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低下

Meaning

Decline

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低

Meaning

Low

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低温

Meaning

Low temperature

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低気圧

Meaning

Low pressure

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'Saitei' means 'Worst' .

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