スポットライト
Meanings
1
Refers to the lighting equipment or the beam of light itself, used in theaters, stages, and events.
The spotlight hit the singer.
2
close observation; public attention
Figurative use: being the center of attention or under intense scrutiny, often in media or social contexts.
The incident was in the media spotlight.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にスポットライトを当てるto shine the spotlight on someone; to put someone in the limelight
The movie put the spotlight on an unknown actress.
- スポットライトを浴びるto bask in the spotlight; to be the center of attention
He basked in the spotlight at the award ceremony.
- スポットライトが当たるfor a spotlight to fall on someone/something
A spotlight fell on the center of the stage.