Japanese word

目覚ましい

Pronunciation

Romajimezamashii

Meaning

  • i-adjectiveremarkable

Example

彼は目覚ましい成果を上げています。kare wa me za ma shi i sei ka o a ge te i ma su

He is achieving remarkable results.

Illustration for 目覚ましい (remarkable)

More examples

新しい方法を取り入れ、研究チームは目覚ましい進歩を遂げました。atara shi i hō hō o to ri i re ken kyū chī mu wa me za ma shi i shin po o to ge ma shi ta

By adopting a new method, the research team made remarkable progress.

Core concept

Presents a person, result, or change as exceptionally prominent and impressive rather than merely noticeable.

Common phrases

  • 目覚ましい成果me za ma shi i sei ka

    remarkable results

  • 目覚ましい進歩me za ma shi i shin po

    remarkable progress

  • 目覚ましい活躍me za ma shi i katsu yaku

    remarkable performance

Similar words

著しいichijirushii: Describes a change, degree, or result that is clearly large or easy to notice.
輝かしいkagayakashii: Describes an achievement or record that brings great honor and admiration.

Definition in Japanese

他と比べて特に際立ち、非常にすぐれているさま。hoka to kura be te toku ni kiwa da chi hi jō ni su gu re te i ru sa ma

Word origin

目覚ましい (mezamashii) is a native Japanese adjective connected with 目覚ます (mezamasu, "to awaken"), and the idea of awakening the eyes came to describe something striking.

Usage tips

  • In news and business writing, 目覚ましい (mezamashii) often describes progress, growth, or achievements and therefore has a formal tone.

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