Meaning

Primary

Sudden Increase

Alternative

Surge

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A sudden increase is just that, a sudden increase or surge!

Reading

きゅうぞう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

近年の、自制心が欠けている若者の急増について、フグ先生はどうお考えですか。

What do you think about the sudden increase in the number of young people who lack self-control in recent years, Dr. Fugu?

ちょっとした批判も受け入れられない人が急増している気がします。

I feel that there's been a sudden increase in the number of people who can't accept even the slightest criticism.

振り付け師になるのが夢だという子どもが、急増しています。

The number of children who dream of being a choreographer has increased suddenly.

Kanji Composition