Meaning of 巻き起こす in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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巻き起こす, 巻き起す
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Kana Readingまきおこす
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Romajimakiokosu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending
- Meaning
- to create (a sensation); to give rise to (controversy)
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Example Sentences
巻き起こす, 巻き起す, まきおこす used in context
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彼女はきっと東京のファッション界に旋風を巻き起こすことでしょう。
I'm sure she'll cause a stir in the Tokyo fashion world.
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His bold plan gave rise to much controversy.
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The news caused alarm throughout the village.
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The movie created a great sensation.
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The news is creating a stir.
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This political problem gave rise to hot discussions.
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Kanji found in this word
scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)
On: カン, ケン
Kun: ま.く, まき, ま.き
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