働き盛り
Meanings
1
prime of one's working life; peak working years
Refers to the period in life when a person is most active and productive in their career, typically middle age. Often used in contexts discussing work, health, or social contributions.
He fell ill in the prime of his working life.
The generation in their peak working years supports society.
Usage patterns
- 働き盛りの〈人〉someone in the prime of their working years
He's in his prime working years, in his 40s.
- 働き盛りに〈動詞〉to (do something, often unfortunate) during one's prime working years
My father collapsed from illness right in the prime of his working years.