Translation guide
Describes a rapid increase in level, amount, intensity, or position. Common in news, economics, and everyday descriptions of spikes or surges.
To describe a sudden rise in statistics, prices, temperature, etc.
a sudden rise in prices · a sudden rise in temperature · a sudden rise in unemployment
To describe a sudden rise in feelings, tension, or activity level.
a sudden rise in tension · a sudden rise in anger · a sudden rise in excitement
To describe something or someone rising quickly in a physical sense.
a sudden rise of the balloon · a sudden rise of the elevator
General phrase for physically going up quickly.
エレベーターが急に上がった。
The elevator suddenly rose.
急上昇 is the most general for any sharp rise (graphs, temperature, rankings). 急騰 is specifically for market prices. 急増 is for a sudden increase in number or quantity (cases, population).
The phrase 'sudden rise' is often not translated word-for-word. Instead, choose a verb or noun that matches the context (e.g., 上がる, 高まる, 急上昇).
Standard term for a sharp rise, often used for graphs, stock prices, or rankings.
株価が急上昇した。
Stock prices rose sharply.
気温が急上昇して、熱中症の危険が高まった。
The temperature suddenly rose, increasing the risk of heatstroke.
Specifically for a sudden rise in prices, stock values, or market indices.
原油価格が急騰している。
Crude oil prices are soaring.
Casual, everyday phrase for something rising suddenly.
昨日から急に気温が上がったね。
The temperature suddenly went up since yesterday, huh.
Implies a sudden, often surprising jump upward, like a spring. Used for prices, numbers, or physical objects.
需要が増えて、価格が跳ね上がった。
Demand increased and prices jumped up.
A noun meaning a buildup or surge, often used for emotions, tension, or expectations.
会場には緊張の高まりが感じられた。
A sudden rise in tension could be felt in the venue.
Verb phrase for a sudden increase in intangible things like feelings or interest.
突然、不安が急に高まった。
Suddenly, anxiety rose sharply.
Literally 'sudden increase', but more often used for countable things (cases, numbers). Can be used for abstract surges in formal contexts.
苦情が急増した。
Complaints surged.
Can also be used for physical ascent, especially in technical or dramatic descriptions.
ロケットが急上昇した。
The rocket shot up.