Japanese

しい

いちじるしい
Meaning: remarkable; striking; considerable; conspicuous
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

著
し
い

Example sentences

This country's economic growth is remarkable.
現代文明は著しく発達した。
Modern civilization has developed remarkably.
近年、アジア諸国の経済的な台頭が著しい。
In recent years, the economic rise of Asian countries has been remarkable.
そのような傷風敗俗な行為は、社会の秩序を著しく乱すものである。
Such acts that corrupt public morals significantly disrupt the social order.

Usage Notes

Describes a clear and noticeable change or degree of something. Often used in formal contexts like reports or news.

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