ゴールデンコンビ

Meanings

golden combo; best duo

Refers to an exceptionally effective or popular pair, often in entertainment, sports, or business. Carries a positive, sometimes flashy nuance.

あの二人ふたりは本ほん当とうにゴールデンコンビだね。
Those two are truly a golden combo, aren't they?
この番ばん組ぐみの司し会かい者しゃとアシスタントはゴールデンコンビとして人にん気きがある。
The host and assistant of this show are popular as a best duo.

Related words

名めいコンビ
名コンビ emphasizes a renowned or masterful pair, often with a longer history, while ゴールデンコンビ highlights a flashy, highly successful, or currently hot duo.
黄おう金ごんコンビ
黄金コンビ is a more literal translation of 'golden combo' using the kanji 黄金, but ゴールデンコンビ is the more common loanword form in modern Japanese.

Built from

ゴールデン+コンビ

Written forms

ゴールデン・コンビ
- ゴールデンコンビ
  Variant with interpunct; less common in running text but seen in titles or emphasis.
- ゴールデン・コンビ

Etymology

Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) combining 'golden' and 'combination' (shortened to コンビ). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in media or entertainment contexts.