This is the 2816th most frequent Japanese word.
頂点
"頂点" means "peak," "summit," or "vertex."
Here, 頂点 refers to the 'top' or 'highest point' of the mountain, illustrating its physical sense as the peak or summit.
この山の頂点からは素晴らしい景色が見えます。
From the peak of this mountain, you can see a magnificent view.
In this context, 頂点 signifies the 'highest achievement' or 'pinnacle' in a figurative sense within a particular field.
彼の作品はアートの域で頂点に達しています。
His work has reached the pinnacle in the field of art.
Here, 頂点 is used in a mathematical and geometric sense, indicating the 'vertex' or a point where two edges meet.