見頃(みごろ)

みごろ
noun
best time to see; peak viewing season
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1. best time to see; peak viewing season; in full bloom/color
The optimal time to view something, especially flowers, autumn leaves, or other natural scenery at their most beautiful.
桜(さくら)が見頃(みごろ)を迎(むか)えた。
The cherry blossoms have reached their peak.
紅葉(こうよう)の見頃(みごろ)は十一月(じゅういちがつ)中旬(ちゅうじゅん)ごろだ。
The best time to see autumn leaves is around mid-November.
今年(ことし)は暖冬(だんとう)だったので、梅(うめ)の見頃(みごろ)が例年(れいねん)より早(はや)かった。
This year was a mild winter, so the peak plum blossom season came earlier than usual.

Usage

Most commonly used for cherry blossoms (桜(さくら)), autumn leaves (紅葉(こうよう)), and other seasonal flowers. A key word in Japanese seasonal culture and tourism. Often seen in weather forecasts and travel guides.

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Related Words

Related: 食(た)べ頃(ごろ) (ready to eat)
Compare: 飲(の)み頃(ごろ) (at its best for drinking)
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