一躍

いちやく

Meanings

1. Adverb, Noun, する verb suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; overnight
2. Noun, する verb one bound; one leap (orig. meaning)

Kanji

• 一 one. Read as イチ.
• 躍 leap. Read as ヤク.

Example sentences

• 彼女は一躍有名になった。
  She suddenly became famous.

Common phrases

• 一躍脚光を浴びる
• 一躍注目を集める
• 一躍注目を浴びる

Words containing 一躍

• 一躍時の人 (いちやくときのひと) overnight sensation

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