N2
うきぼり (ukibori)
浮き彫り
relief (sculpture); highlighting; bringing into sharp relief; making clear
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can refer to a physical carving in relief, but more commonly used metaphorically to mean 'making something clear' or 'highlighting a problem/feature'. 課題や特徴を明確にする、際立たせるという文脈で使われることが多いです。
📝 Example Sentences
彼の研究は、その社会問題の本質を浮き彫りにした。
His research brought the essence of that social problem into sharp relief.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "浮き彫り"!
その記事は、現代社会が抱える多くの課題を____にした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 記事が課題を「明確にした」という意味で「浮き彫り」が適切です。
English: The article 'made clear' or 'highlighted' the issues, so '浮き彫り' is appropriate.
English: The article 'made clear' or 'highlighted' the issues, so '浮き彫り' is appropriate.
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