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
Standard term for a sharp rise, often used for graphs, stock prices, or rankings.
Stock prices rose sharply.
The temperature suddenly rose, increasing the risk of heatstroke.
Specifically for a sudden rise in prices, stock values, or market indices.
Crude oil prices are soaring.
Casual, everyday phrase for something rising suddenly.
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.
Demand increased and prices jumped up.
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
A noun meaning a buildup or surge, often used for emotions, tension, or expectations.
A sudden rise in tension could be felt in the venue.
Verb phrase for a sudden increase in intangible things like feelings or interest.
Literally 'sudden increase', but more often used for countable things (cases, numbers). Can be used for abstract surges in formal contexts.
To describe something or someone rising quickly in a physical sense.
a sudden rise of the balloon · a sudden rise of the elevator
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).
Suddenly, anxiety rose sharply.
苦情が急増した。
Complaints surged.
Can also be used for physical ascent, especially in technical or dramatic descriptions.
The rocket shot up.