Translation guide
The period of greatest achievement, prosperity, or cultural flourishing in a particular field, nation, or civilization.
Referring to a past period of great achievement, prosperity, or cultural flourishing.
Referring to the best period of a person's life, career, or abilities.
Referring to a legendary or utopian period of peace, happiness, or innocence.
黄金時代 is the most direct translation and is used for broad historical or cultural golden ages. 全盛期 focuses on the peak of power or activity, often for individuals or specific entities. For personal golden ages, 全盛期 is more natural than 黄金時代.
Do not translate 'golden age' as 金の時代 (kin no jidai); this is not idiomatic. Use 黄金時代 or other terms above.
The most direct and common translation for 'golden age', used for historical periods of great prosperity and cultural achievement.
ギリシャ文明の黄金時代
the golden age of Greek civilization
映画の黄金時代
the golden age of cinema
Refers to the peak period of power, influence, or activity, often for a person, group, or institution.
ローマ帝国の全盛期
the golden age of the Roman Empire
彼の全盛期は80年代だった。
His golden age was the 80s.
Similar to 全盛期, emphasizing the most flourishing period, often used for industries or movements.
ジャズの最盛期
the golden age of jazz
A more literary term for a period of prosperity and flourishing, often used in historical or academic contexts.
平安時代の隆盛期
the golden age of the Heian period
Also used for personal peaks, especially in careers or physical prowess.
彼は今が全盛期だ。
He is in his golden age now.
Emphasizes the very peak or climax of one's powers, often used for artists or athletes.
彼女の歌手としての絶頂期は短かった。
Her golden age as a singer was short.
Can be used for personal peaks, though less common than 全盛期.
彼の最盛期の作品
works from his golden age
Also used for mythical or idealized golden ages, like the Golden Age in Greek mythology.
神話の黄金時代
the mythical golden age
Means 'utopia' or 'ideal land', sometimes used to describe an idealized golden age, but more about a perfect place than a time period.
誰もが理想郷を夢見る。
Everyone dreams of a golden age.