最高峰
Meanings
highest peak; highest mountain
Refers to the tallest mountain in a region or range. Used in geography, travel, and mountaineering contexts.
Mount Fuji is the highest peak in the Japanese archipelago.
The highest peak in this mountain range exceeds 4000 meters in altitude.
pinnacle; greatest authority; most prominent person
Metaphorical extension: the topmost level in a field, such as art, academia, or business. Often used with ～の最高峰.
He is regarded as the pinnacle of contemporary art.
This university conducts top-level research in the field of engineering.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の最高峰the highest peak of 〈place〉
Mt. Fuji is the highest peak in Japan.
- 〈事〉の最高峰the pinnacle of 〈a field/genre〉
This work is said to be the pinnacle of contemporary art.
- 最高峰に立つto stand at the pinnacle (of a field)
He is a researcher who stands at the pinnacle of that field.
- 最高峰を目指すto aim for the top/pinnacle
She keeps training with the aim of reaching the world's highest level.