N1
しょうちょう (shouchou)
消長
rise and fall; ebb and flow; waxing and waning
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes the process of something increasing and decreasing, or flourishing and declining, over time. Often used for trends, power, popularity, or the fortunes of a group/nation.
📝 Example Sentences
流行には必ず消長がある。
Trends always have their rise and fall.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "消長"!
文明の_______は、歴史を学ぶ上で興味深いテーマだ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「消長」は、栄えたり衰えたりすること、勢いが増したり減ったりすることを意味します。
English: 「消長」 means to rise and fall, or to wax and wane in power or influence.
English: 「消長」 means to rise and fall, or to wax and wane in power or influence.
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