最大

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 最大, read さいだい, means the greatest size or amount.
• Basic usage: It expresses an upper quantity limit or a foremost goal.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• An upper limit
  • In the example, 最大で十冊 means at most ten books.
  • It does not say that there are always ten books inside.
• Modifying a noun
  • 最大の目標 means the greatest goal.
  • It connects to a following noun with の.