Japanese word

頂

Pronunciation

Romajiitadaki

Meaning

  • nounsummit

Example

山の頂に雪があります。yama no itadaki ni yuki ga a ri ma su

There is snow on the summit.

Illustration for 頂 (summit)

More examples

長い登山の末、ようやく頂に立てました。naga i to zan no sue yō ya ku itadaki ni ta te ma shi ta

After a long climb, I was finally able to stand at the summit.

Core concept

Refers to the uppermost point of something, especially the peak that crowns a mountain.

Common phrases

  • 頂に立つitadaki ni ta tsu

    stand at the summit

  • 頂に近づくitadaki ni chika zu ku

    approach the summit

  • 頂を極めるitadaki o kiwa me ru

    reach the summit

Similar words

頂上chōjō: The highest point of a mountain or other elevated place.
山頂sanchō: The highest point of a mountain.
峰mine: A high and prominent part of a mountain that may form a distinct peak.

Definition in Japanese

山などの上端にある最も高い所。yama na do no jō tan ni a ru motto mo taka i tokoro

Word origin

頂 (itadaki, "top of the head") is a native Japanese noun whose meaning broadened to include the highest point of a mountain; the verb 頂く (itadaku, "to place on the head") is related to this noun.

Usage tips

  • The word 頂 (itadaki) often appears in written descriptions of mountains, giving it a more literary tone than everyday expressions for a peak.

Other meanings

  • topnoun
  • crownnoun

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