頂
Meanings
Physical top or peak: crown of the head, summit of a mountain, spire of a building. Often written 頂 without okurigana.
I was covered in mud from the crown of my head to my toes.
When I stood on the summit of Mt. Fuji, I was speechless.
easy win; sure thing
Colloquial, often used in competitive contexts to mean a match or contest that is practically already won. Frequently written 頂き or 戴き.
This match is already in the bag.
something received; gift
Humble nuance from the verb 頂く; refers to something gratefully received. Often used in set phrases like お土産の頂き物. Written 頂き or 戴き.
This is a gift from a customer.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の頂に立つto stand at the summit of a place
I stood at the summit of Mt. Fuji.
- 〈事〉は頂きだthat (match, situation) is basically already won
This match is basically already won.
- 頂き物をするto receive a gift (humbly)
I received a gift from a neighbor.
- 頂を目指すto aim for the summit
They kept climbing, aiming for the summit.