マックス
Makkusu
In Japanese, 'max' can be translated as マックス (Makkusu).
The katakana loanword マックス has two distinct functions in Japanese. It can be used as a proper noun for the name Max, or it can be used colloquially to describe the highest possible level, amount or capacity of something.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
When using the word to mean 'the maximum amount', マックス is common in casual or spoken contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
Makkusu
Did you know?
- In many Japanese mobile games, the term for 'max level' is often written as カンスト (kansuto), a slang term derived from 'constant' that functions similarly to マックス.
- In some Japanese contexts, マックス can be used as a modifier similar to 'extremely' or 'totally', shifting its meaning from a limit to a general intensifier.
- Because マックス is written in katakana, Japanese speakers often perceive it as having a more energetic or 'impactful' feeling than the native Japanese equivalent 最大 (saidai).
Examples in context
- マックスは手先が器用だ。Max is clever with his fingers.This sentence shows the use of マックス as a proper noun.Tatoeba #195374 by KK_kaku_, translation #32548 by Dejo
- マックスが予想した通り、俺たちのチームは負けた。Just as Max predicted, our team lost.Tatoeba #3598437 by arnab, translation #1531107 by erikspen
- 乗せられるのは１００キロがマックスです。A load of 100 kilograms is the max.This sentence shows the use of マックス to express a maximum limit.Tatoeba #75406 by fcbond, translation #328313 by fcbond
Example conversation
Daito and Yui are talking about the capacity of a portable speaker.
- 大翔 Hirotoこのスピーカー、音量がマックスだよ。Kono supīkā, onryō ga makkusu dayo.This speaker is at max volume.
- 結衣 Yuiそれでもまだ小さいね。Soredemo mada chiisai ne.It's still quiet even then, isn't it?
- 大翔 Hiroto本当だ。これがマックスなのに。Hontō da. Kore ga makkusu nanoni.You're right. Even though this is the max.
- 結衣 Yui別のスピーカーを使おうか。Betsu no supīkā o tsukaō ka.Shall we use a different speaker?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
