両極
りょうきょく
ryoukyoku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
両極 (りょうきょく (ryoukyoku)) means "Both extremities". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Both extremities
Also : Both extremes · Two poles
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Example Sentences
議論は賛成と反対の両極に分かれた。
ぎろんはさんせいとはんたいのりょうきょくにわかれた。
The debate split into the two extremes of support and opposition.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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