Translation guide
The highest point or peak of something, such as a career, power, or celestial position.
Expressing the highest point of success, influence, or development.
Commonly used for the peak of one's career, popularity, or power. Can be used in both formal and casual contexts.
Referring to the point in the sky directly overhead.
Describing the topmost point of a physical object or location.
彼は人気絶頂の時に引退した。
He retired at the zenith of his popularity.
彼女のキャリアは今が絶頂だ。
Her career is at its zenith now.
Refers to the golden age or heyday, often used for historical periods, organizations, or a person's prime.
この会社は90年代が全盛期だった。
This company was at its zenith in the 90s.
彼は全盛期を過ぎてもなお活躍している。
He is still active even past his zenith.
Literally 'summit' or 'peak', used for the highest point of a process, ranking, or abstract scale.
彼は権力の頂点に立った。
He stood at the zenith of power.
Loanword from English 'peak', used in casual or business contexts for the highest point of a trend or condition.
需要はピークに達した。
Demand reached its zenith.
The technical astronomical term for zenith. Used in scientific contexts.
太陽が天頂に達した。
The sun reached its zenith.
Literally 'highest point', used for physical peaks like mountains or trajectories.
その山の最高点は標高3000メートルだ。
The zenith of the mountain is 3000 meters above sea level.