noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
protrusion; projection; jutting out
Physical use for something extending outward from a surface, structure, or surrounding area. Often appears as 突出している or in compounds such as 突出部.
この部品は本体から少し突出している。
This part protrudes slightly from the main body.
A rock juts out from the cliff toward the sea.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
gas outburst; jetting out; gushing out
Specialized or technical use for gas or similar matter suddenly bursting or jetting out, especially in contexts such as excavation, mining, or accidents. ガス突出 is a common fixed collocation for this sense.
掘削中にガス突出が発生し、作業は中止された。
A gas outburst occurred during excavation, and the work was stopped.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
prominence; standing out; being conspicuous
Figurative use for a person, ability, result, number, or feature being far above or more noticeable than the rest. Common in patterns such as 突出した and 突出している.
彼女の成績はクラスの中で突出している。
Her grades stand out in the class.
この会社は技術力が突出している。
This company is outstanding in technical capability.