N1
せっけん (sekken)
席巻
sweeping over; conquering; dominating (a market, region, etc.)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies a rapid and widespread conquest or domination, often used metaphorically for trends, products, or movements that quickly take over a large area or market.
📝 Example Sentences
その新しいテクノロジーは、あっという間に世界市場を席巻した。
That new technology quickly swept across the global market.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "席巻"!
新製品は発売と同時に大ヒットし、国内市場を_______した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「市場を席巻する」は、その分野で圧倒的なシェアを占める、という意味です。
English: "市場を席巻する" means to dominate a market by taking an overwhelming share.
English: "市場を席巻する" means to dominate a market by taking an overwhelming share.
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