noun

1. height (e.g. of summer); peak (e.g. of cherry blossom season); (in) season; full bloom; full swing (of a party, etc.) (ざかり when used as a suffix)
2. prime (of one's life); (one's) best days; bloom
3. (being in) heat; rut

noun

1. serving (of food); helping
2. abbrev. chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce