台頭(たいとう)

たいとう
noun, suru verb
rise; emergence; coming to prominence
1. rise; emergence
The act of a person, group, power, or phenomenon rising to prominence or becoming influential.
新(あたら)しい勢力(せいりょく)が台頭(たいとう)してきた。
A new power has risen to prominence.
AIの台頭(たいとう)により、働(はたら)き方(かた)が大(おお)きく変(か)わった。
The rise of AI has greatly changed the way we work.
若手(わかて)アーティストの台頭(たいとう)が目立(めだ)つ。
The emergence of young artists is noticeable.

USAGE:

  • 台頭(たいとう)する - to rise, emerge, come to prominence
  • 台頭(たいとう)してくる - to begin rising (emerging trend)

ETYMOLOGY:
台(たい) (platform, pedestal) + 頭(とう) (head) - literally "head rising above the platform"

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 新興(しんこう)国(こく)の台頭(たいとう) - rise of emerging nations
  • ナショナリズムの台頭(たいとう) - rise of nationalism
  • 若手(わかて)の台頭(たいとう) - emergence of young talent

NUANCE:
Often used for significant historical, political, or social changes. Has a somewhat formal, journalistic tone.

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