noun
highest peak; highest mountain
Refers to the tallest mountain in a region or range. Used in geography, travel, and mountaineering contexts.
富士山は日本列島の最高峰です。
Mount Fuji is the highest peak in the Japanese archipelago.
この山脈の最高峰は標高4000
The highest peak in this mountain range exceeds 4000 meters in altitude.
noun
pinnacle; greatest authority; most prominent person
Metaphorical extension: the topmost level in a field, such as art, academia, or business. Often used with ～の最高峰.
彼は現代美術の最高峰と評価されている。
He is regarded as the pinnacle of contemporary art.
この大学は工学の分野で最高峰の研究を行っている。
This university conducts top-level research in the field of engineering.