今いまをときめく

Meanings

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

at the height of one's popularity; at the peak of one's influence

Describes a person, group, or thing that is currently enjoying great success, fame, or power. Often used attributively before nouns like 俳優 (actor) or 企業 (company).

今いまをときめく若わか手て俳はい優ゆうが主しゅ演えんする映えい画がが公こう開かいされた。
A movie starring a young actor at the height of his popularity has been released.
彼かの女じょは今いまをときめくアイドルグループのメンバーだ。
She is a member of an idol group that is currently at its peak.

Kanji

今now
時time, hour

Related words

一いっ世せいを風ふう靡びする
Means 'to take the world by storm' or 'to dominate an era,' emphasizing widespread influence over a period, while 今をときめく focuses on current peak popularity or power.
旬しゅん
Refers to something being in season or at its best moment, often used for food or trends, whereas 今をときめく is specifically about a person or entity at the height of fame or influence.

Written forms

今いまをときめく
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling; the most common written form.
今いまを時ときめく
Alternate kanji spelling using 時; less common and may be considered nonstandard.

Etymology

The phrase uses classical 時めく, “enjoy power, favor, or prosperity,” from 時, “an opportune time.” 今をときめく therefore describes someone flourishing at the present moment.