Translation guide
Describes a sudden, steep increase in numbers, prices, or levels. Japanese uses different words depending on what is rising and the context.
To describe a sharp rise in figures like prices, rates, or counts.
Common for rapid increases in graphs, prices, or popularity. Often used in news and reports.
Stock prices rose sharply.
The temperature is rising sharply.
Focuses on a sudden increase in quantity or number, like cases or users.
The number of infections rose sharply.
Specifically for a sharp rise in prices or market values. Common in economic contexts.
Crude oil prices are soaring.
Vividly describes something jumping up sharply, like prices or numbers. Slightly more casual.
Prices jumped up sharply.
To describe a sharp upward slope or a line on a chart that goes up steeply.
To express a sudden surge in feelings, tension, or activity.
急上昇 is general for any sharp rise (temperature, popularity, prices). 急増 is for countable things (number of cases, users). 高騰 is specifically for prices soaring. Choose based on what is rising.
Do not use 鋭い上昇 (literally 'sharp rise') – it sounds unnatural. Use the compound words above.
This hill has a sharp rise.
売上が急伸した。
Sales rose sharply.