盛り上がり
Meanings
1
Refers to the high point of excitement, enthusiasm, or a surge of energy in a situation, event, or conversation.
The party reached its climax toward the end.
The discussion reached a peak of excitement.
2
Describes a physical raised or swollen area, such as a bulge in a surface or a swelling on the body.
There is a bulge in the wall.
The muscle bulge is impressive.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が盛り上がりを見せるfor something to show signs of building excitement
The game began to build excitement in the second half.
- 〈場所〉に盛り上がりができるfor a bulge or swelling to form somewhere
An unnatural bulge had formed on part of the ground.
- 盛り上がりに欠けるto lack excitement or energy
This year's event somehow lacked excitement.
- 盛り上がりが最高潮に達するfor the excitement to reach its peak
The excitement of the concert reached its peak.