English–Japanese

“surfacing” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifujō

Example

潜水艦が浮上しました。sen sui kan ga fu jō shi ma shi ta

The submarine surfaced.

Illustration for 浮上 (surfacing)

How to say “surfacing” in Japanese

“Surfacing” in Japanese is 浮上 (fujō).

Describes something rising from beneath a surface or from a hidden position into view or prominence.

Full entry for 浮上: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 浮上

交渉中に予想外の問題が浮上しました。kō shō chū ni yo sō gai no mon dai ga fu jō shi ma shi ta

An unexpected problem surfaced during the negotiations.

Tips for using 浮上

  • In news writing, 浮上 (fujō) often describes an issue or candidate becoming prominent, not only an object physically rising through water.

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