(ぜんせいき)

ぜんせいき
noun
golden age, heyday, peak
1. golden age, heyday, peak, prime
The period when someone or something is at the height of their power, popularity, or success. Used for people, organizations, cultures, and industries.
(かれ)(いま)全盛期(ぜんせいき)だ。
He is at the peak of his career right now.
あのバンドの全盛期(ぜんせいき)は90年代(ねんだい)だった。
That band's heyday was in the 90s.
全盛期(ぜんせいき)()ぎたとはいえ、彼女(かのじょ)演技力(えんぎりょく)はまだまだ健在(けんざい)だ。
Even though her prime has passed, her acting ability is still going strong.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 全盛期(ぜんせいき)(むか)える (reach one's peak)
  • 全盛期(ぜんせいき)()ぎる (pass one's prime)
  • 全盛期(ぜんせいき)(ころ) (during one's heyday)

Often used nostalgically when discussing something that was once at its best. Can refer to athletes, musicians, companies, historical empires, or any entity that had a definable peak period.