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VocabJLPT N1

peak

Noun

Definitions

1. peak
2. Peak

This is a loanword from English meaning "peak" or "summit." It refers to the highest point of something, such as a mountain, a person's career, or the busiest time of day. For example, rush hour traffic or a singer's most popular period could both be described this way.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The best time to place an additional order is just before demand hits its peak.

Sentence 2

What time does the supermarket hit its peak in the evening?

Sentence 3

Police expect the traffic peak to hit around 3 p.m.

Sentence 4

Aren't you basing that decision only on the peak figures?

Sentence 5

She pointed out that "demand peaks at different times depending on the region."