rise and fall; ups and downs; vicissitudes
Refers to the alternating prosperity and decline of nations, organizations, or life circumstances. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
History has repeated the rise and fall of nations.
人生には盛衰があるものだ。
Life has its ups and downs.
The rise and fall of this dynasty is recorded in many history books.
He is doing research tracing the rise and fall of ancient civilizations.
This company has a long history of rises and falls.
rise and fall; prosperity and decline; vicissitudes