新進気鋭(しんしんきえい)

しんしんきえい
noun, no-adjective
up-and-coming, rising
formalwrittendescriptive
1. up-and-coming, promising and energetic
Describes a person who is new to a field but shows exceptional talent and vigor. A four-character compound (yojijukugo) used as a complimentary expression for young professionals, artists, scholars, or athletes with bright futures.
新進気鋭(しんしんきえい)の建築家(けんちくか)が設計(せっけい)した。
It was designed by an up-and-coming architect.
彼女(かのじょ)は新進気鋭(しんしんきえい)の研究者(けんきゅうしゃ)として注目(ちゅうもく)されている。
She is attracting attention as a promising young researcher.
新進気鋭(しんしんきえい)の料理人(りょうりにん)たちが集(あつ)まるイベントが開催(かいさい)され、独創的(どくそうてき)な料理(りょうり)が披露(ひろう)された。
An event gathering up-and-coming chefs was held, and creative dishes were showcased.

Common patterns

A 四字熟語(よじじゅくご) (four-character compound) used almost exclusively as a の-adjective modifier before a person's title or occupation: 新進気鋭(しんしんきえい)の画家(がか) (an up-and-coming painter).

Usage

Always complimentary. Used in introductions, profiles, and media coverage to praise someone who is new but talented. Implies both newness (新進(しんしん) = newly advancing) and sharp ability (気鋭(きえい) = spirited and keen).

Common collocations

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