Japanese word

盛り上がり

Pronunciation

Romajimoriagari

Meaning

  • nounexcitement

Example

会場の盛り上がりがすごかったです。kai jō no mo ri a ga ri ga su go ka tta de su

The excitement at the venue was amazing.

Illustration for 盛り上がり (excitement)

More examples

試合の後半に観客の盛り上がりが一気に高まりました。shi ai no kō han ni kan kyaku no mo ri a ga ri ga ik ki ni taka ma ri ma shi ta

The crowd's excitement rose sharply in the second half of the game.

Core concept

Refers to the growing liveliness and excitement shared by people in an event, discussion, or other situation.

Common phrases

  • 会場の盛り上がりkai jō no mo ri a ga ri

    the excitement at the venue

  • 盛り上がりを見せるmo ri a ga ri o mi se ru

    show excitement

  • 盛り上がりに欠けるmo ri a ga ri ni ka ke ru

    lack excitement

Similar words

熱気nekki: An atmosphere filled with strong enthusiasm and energy among the people present.
活気kakki: The quality of being full of movement, energy, and activity.
興奮kōfun: A heightened emotional state produced by something stimulating or intense.

Definition in Japanese

人々の気持ちや場の雰囲気が高まり、活気や熱気に満ちた状態。hito bito no ki mo chi ya ba no fun i ki ga taka ma ri kak ki ya nek ki ni mi chi ta jō tai

Word origin

盛り上がり (moriagari) is the noun form of 盛り上がる (moriagaru, "to become lively"), a native Japanese verb combining 盛る (moru, "to pile up") with 上がる (agaru, "to rise").

Usage tips

  • 盛り上がり (moriagari) can describe a discussion or story as well as a party, including the point where interest and momentum become strongest.

Other meanings

  • high pointnoun
  • buildupnoun

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