最低

さいてい
JLPT:N3
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1

The least; the lowest or minimum in terms of amount or degree.

Noun Taking 'の'Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

この作業には最低でも三人必要だ。

This task requires at least three people.

追加入金は最低一万円から受け付けます。

Additional deposits are accepted from a minimum of 10,000 yen.

2

Worst; used to condemn someone's behavior or character strongly (colloquial).

Noun Taking 'の'Na-Adjective

Examples

彼の裏切りは本当に最低だと思う。

I really think his betrayal is the lowest/most despicable.

そんな嘘をつくなんて最低だよ。

That's awful—telling such a lie.

彼女の無責任な発言は最低と言わざるをえない。

I have to say her irresponsible remarks are the worst.

3

Awful, disgusting, or nasty; giving a very negative impression.

Noun Taking 'の'Na-Adjective

Examples

彼の部屋は最低に汚かった。

His room was disgustingly filthy.

その料理は味も見た目も最低だった。

That dish was awful in both taste and appearance.

4

As an adverb meaning 'at the very least' or 'at minimum' (colloquial usage, e.g., 'at least').

Adverb

Examples

最低でも明日の朝までに返事をください。

Please reply by at least tomorrow morning.

最低、約束は守ってほしい。

At minimum, I want you to keep your promise.

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