Translation guide
The adverb "strikingly" describes something that is very noticeable, impressive, or unusual in a way that grabs attention. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various adverbs, adjectives, and phrases depending on the nuance—whether it's visual impact, contrast, or exceptional degree.
Describing something that stands out visually, is remarkably beautiful, or catches the eye.
Adverb meaning 'conspicuously' or 'prominently'. Used when something stands out from its surroundings.
Her dress was strikingly beautiful.
Phrase meaning 'to the extent that it makes you open your eyes wide', i.e., astonishingly or strikingly.
The scenery was strikingly beautiful.
Adverb meaning 'conspicuously' or 'especially', often used when one thing stands out among many.
His talent stood out strikingly.
Emphasizing a sharp contrast or notable difference between things.
Adverb meaning 'remarkably' or 'significantly', often used for measurable differences or changes.
The results were strikingly different.
Adverb meaning 'in contrast', used to highlight a striking difference.
Pre-noun adjectival form meaning 'striking' or 'conspicuous', used to modify nouns directly.
There is a striking difference between the two.
Used to intensify an adjective, meaning 'very' or 'extremely' in a way that is surprising or noteworthy.
Adverb meaning 'surprisingly' or 'astonishingly', often used when the degree is unexpectedly high.
He ran strikingly fast.
General intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. Less vivid than 'strikingly' but commonly used.
Adverb meaning 'extremely' or 'exceedingly', somewhat literary or formal.
Used to emphasize that something is noticeably missing or absent.
Pattern meaning 'conspicuously not ~'. Used when the absence is striking.
He was strikingly absent from the meeting.
Phrase meaning 'strangely not ~', implying the absence is striking and unexpected.
English 'strikingly' often pairs with adjectives like 'beautiful' or 'different'. In Japanese, it's more natural to choose an adverb that matches the specific nuance (visual impact, contrast, degree) rather than using a single catch-all word.
際立って (kiwadatte) emphasizes standing out visually or qualitatively, while 著しく (ichijirushiku) is used for measurable or significant changes. Use 際立って for aesthetic or conspicuous qualities, and 著しく for data, differences, or trends.
His opinion was strikingly optimistic in contrast.
その問題は非常に難しい。
The problem is strikingly difficult.
彼の演説はすこぶる感動的だった。
His speech was strikingly moving.
Her name was strikingly absent from the list.