絶好(ぜっこう)

ぜっこう
noun
best, ideal, perfect (opportunity or condition)
See also: 絶交(ぜっこう) (breaking friendship)
1. best, ideal, perfect, golden
The best possible condition or opportunity. Almost always modifies nouns with の, describing conditions, chances, timing, or locations that are perfectly suited for something.
絶好(ぜっこう)のチャンスだ。
It's a golden opportunity.
今日(きょう)は花見(はなみ)に絶好(ぜっこう)の天気(てんき)だ。
Today's weather is perfect for cherry blossom viewing.
この丘(おか)は街(まち)を見渡(みわた)す絶好(ぜっこう)のスポットだ。
This hill is the perfect spot for overlooking the city.

Usage

Almost always used as a modifier with の: 絶好(ぜっこう)の + noun. Common nouns it modifies include チャンス (chance), 機会(きかい) (opportunity), 天気(てんき)/日和(びより) (weather), 条件(じょうけん) (conditions), and スポット/場所(ばしょ) (spot/place). Rarely used as a standalone noun or predicate.

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Compare: 最高(さいこう) (the best, the greatest)
Compare: 最適(さいてき) (most suitable, optimal)
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