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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.
新進気鋭の建築家が設計した。
It was designed by an up-and-coming architect.
彼女は新進気鋭の研究者として注目されている。
She is attracting attention as a promising young researcher.
新進気鋭の料理人たちが集まるイベントが開催され、独創的な料理が披露された。
An event gathering up-and-coming chefs was held, and creative dishes were showcased.
GRAMMAR:
A 四字熟語 (four-character compound) used almost exclusively as a の-adjective modifier before a person's title or occupation: 新進気鋭の画家 (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 = newly advancing) and sharp ability (気鋭 = spirited and keen).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 新進気鋭の画家: up-and-coming painter
- 新進気鋭の学者: promising young scholar
- 新進気鋭の企業: rising company