Japanese word

盛り

Pronunciation

Romajisakari

Meaning

  • nounpeak

Example

桜は今が盛りです。sakura wa ima ga saka ri de su

The cherry blossoms are at their peak now.

Illustration for 盛り (peak)

More examples

町の祭りは夜になると盛りを迎えます。machi no matsu ri wa yoru ni na ru to saka ri o muka e ma su

The town festival reaches its peak at night.

Core concept

Marks the point when a thing reaches its highest level, strongest activity, or fullest development.

Common phrases

  • 花の盛りhana no saka ri

    full bloom

  • 盛りを過ぎるsaka ri o su gi ru

    pass its peak

  • 盛りを迎えるsaka ri o muka e ru

    reach its peak

Similar words

最盛期saiseiki: The period when something reaches its highest level or fullest development.
ピークpīku: The highest point or busiest period in the development of something.
最高潮saikōchō: The point when activity or excitement reaches its highest level.

Definition in Japanese

物事の勢いや状態が最も盛んで、頂点に達している時期。mono goto no ikio i ya jō tai ga motto mo saka n de chō ten ni tas shi te i ru ji ki

Word origin

盛り (sakari) is a native Japanese noun related to 盛る (sakaru, "to prosper or reach fullness"), and it denotes the fullest stage of something.

Usage tips

  • 盛り (sakari) works naturally with seasons, flowers, festivals, and busy periods, but it is less natural for a single numerical record such as a test score.

Other meanings

  • full bloomnoun
  • in seasonnoun
  • full swingnoun

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