Japanese word

ピーク

Pronunciation

Romajipīku

Meaning

  • nounpeak

Example

観光客の数は八月にピークを迎えます。kan kō kyaku no kazu wa hachi gatsu ni pī ku o muka e ma su

The number of tourists reaches its peak in August.

Illustration for ピーク (peak)

More examples

台風が近づくと、風の強さは夜にピークを迎えます。tai fū ga chika zu ku to kaze no tsuyo sa wa yoru ni pī ku o muka e ma su

As the typhoon approaches, the wind reaches its peak at night.

Core concept

Marks the highest point or greatest level reached by something.

Common phrases

  • ピークを迎えるpī ku o muka e ru

    reach a peak

  • ピークに達するpī ku ni tas su ru

    reach a peak

  • ピーク時pī ku ji

    peak time

  • ピークを過ぎるpī ku o su gi ru

    pass the peak

Similar words

頂点chōten: The highest point reached in a process, range, or development.
最高値saitakane: The maximum value shown by a measurement or reached in an activity.
最高潮saikōchō: The stage at which a condition or event has its greatest intensity.
最盛期saiseiki: The period of greatest success or activity for a person, group, or industry.

Definition in Japanese

物事の程度や数量などが最も高くなる時点や状態。mono goto no tei do ya sū ryō na do ga motto mo taka ku na ru ji ten ya jō tai

Word origin

Japanese ピーク (pīku) is a loanword from English peak, which comes from Middle English pek and originally meant a pointed top or summit.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese reports, ピーク (pīku) can mark the time when heat, rainfall, traffic, or another measurable condition is greatest.

Opposites

  • 最低点saiteitenlow pointnoun

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