1.
remarkably; significantly; conspicuously; noticeably
To a striking or notable degree. The adverbial form of the i-adjective 著しい. Used in formal and written contexts to describe changes, differences, or developments that are clearly evident.
技術が著しく進歩した。
Technology has advanced remarkably.
成績が著しく低下している。
Academic performance has declined significantly.
公正さを著しく欠く判断だと批判された。
It was criticized as a judgment that conspicuously lacked fairness.
The adverbial form of the i-adjective 著しい (remarkable, conspicuous). Used in formal and written contexts to indicate a striking degree of change or difference.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 著しく増加する (increase remarkably)
- 著しく低下する (decline significantly)
- 著しく進歩する (advance remarkably)
- 著しく欠く (conspicuously lack)
- 著しく異なる (differ markedly)
REGISTER:
Primarily used in formal writing: news reports, academic papers, legal documents, and official statements. In legal contexts, 著しく不当 (grossly unfair) is a standard legal phrase.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- とても/すごく: very (casual, everyday)
- 非常に: extremely (formal but more common)
- 著しく: conspicuously (formal, emphasizes the visible/measurable nature of change)