Japanese word

頂上

Pronunciation

Romajichōjō

Meaning

  • nountop

Example

山の頂上に着きました。yama no chō jō ni tsu ki ma shi ta

I reached the top of the mountain.

Illustration for 頂上 (top)

More examples

山の頂上まで歩きます。yama no chō jō ma de aru ki ma su

I walk to the top of the mountain.

頂上で、記念写真を撮りました。chō jō de ki nen sha shin o to ri ma shi ta

We took a commemorative photo at the top.

Core concept

Refers to the uppermost point in a vertical range, viewed as the end of rising from below.

Common phrases

  • 頂上を目指すchō jō o me za su

    aim for the summit

  • 頂上まで登るchō jō ma de nobo ru

    climb to the top

Similar words

山頂sanchō: The uppermost point of a mountain above the surrounding slopes.
てっぺんteppen: The topmost part of a mountain or object in informal language.
頂点chōten: The point at which a physical form reaches its greatest height.

Definition in Japanese

山や建物などで、いちばん高い位置にある所。yama ya tate mono na do de i chi ba n taka i i chi ni a ru tokoro

Word origin

頂上 (chōjō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 頂 (chō, "top") and 上 (jō, "above"), whose meanings combine as highest point.

Usage tips

  • The English word top extends from physical height to rank and position, but 頂上 (chōjō) usually focuses on the highest point of a mountain or object.

Other meanings

  • summitnoun

Opposites

  • ふもとfumotobasenoun

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