巻き起こす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 巻き起こす
1
to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy)
Examples
彼の大胆な計画は大きな論争を巻き起こした。
His bold plan gave rise to much controversy.
2
to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)
Kanji in this Word
巻
9 strokes
Frequency: 944
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
scroll
volume
book
part
roll up
wind up
tie
coil
counter for texts (or book scrolls)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.く
まき
ま.き
起
10 strokes
Frequency: 374
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
rouse
wake up
get up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.きる
お.こる
お.こす
おこ.す
た.つ
捲
12 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
roll
wind
coil
turn pages
roll up sleeves
strip off
be turned
be rolled up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.く
ま.くる
まく.る
めく.る
まく.れる
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