English–Japanese

“surge” in Japanese

Japanese

Also高騰 (kōtō)

Pronunciation

Romajikyūzō

Example

新しい店ができて、客が急増しました。atara shi i mise ga de ki te kyaku ga kyū zō shi ma shi ta

After the new store opened, the number of customers surged.

Illustration for 急増 (surge)

How to say “surge” in Japanese

“Surge” in Japanese is 急増 (kyūzō).

Describes a large increase that happens within a short period, making the change stand out as sudden.

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

Example sentences with 急増

オンライン注文の急増で、配送が遅れています。o n ra i n chū mon no kyū zō de hai sō ga oku re te i ma su

Because of the surge in online orders, deliveries are delayed.

Tips for using 急増

  • In conversational Japanese, 急増 (kyūzō) often appears with する (suru) to describe a number or amount that rises sharply.

Other Japanese words for “surge”

物価が高騰しています。buk ka ga kō tō shi te i ma su

Prices are surging.

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