Japanese Conversation · Level 133
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Japanese word
著しい
Pronunciation
Romajiichijirushii
Meaning
- i-adjectiveremarkable
Example
彼の成長は著しいです。kare no sei chō wa ichijiru shi i de su
His growth is remarkable.
More examples
この地域では、観光客の増加が著しいです。ko no chi iki de wa kan kō kyaku no zō ka ga ichijiru shi i de su
The increase in tourists in this area is remarkable.
Core concept
It shows that a quality, change, or result is far more noticeable or substantial than usual.
Common phrases
著しい変化ichijiru shi i hen ka
remarkable change
著しい成長ichijiru shi i sei chō
remarkable growth
著しい進歩ichijiru shi i shin po
remarkable progress
著しい減少ichijiru shi i gen shō
remarkable decline
Similar words
目覚ましいmezamashii: It describes progress or change that is strikingly impressive and clearly noticeable.
Definition in Japanese
程度や変化が普通と比べて際立っているさま。tei do ya hen ka ga fu tsū to kura be te kiwa da tte i ru sa ma
Word origin
著しい (ichijirushii) is a native Japanese adjective that developed from 著し (ichijirushi), an older form meaning "conspicuous" or "clear".
Usage tips
- 著しい (ichijirushii) is common in formal descriptions of trends, where it can indicate a striking rise, fall, improvement, or decline without itself expressing praise.
Other meanings
- considerablei-adjective
Opposites
- 平凡heibonordinaryna-adjective
Related words
- 著しさichijirushisaremarkablenessnoun