WORD DETAIL
浮き彫り
うきぼり
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
浮き彫りis readうきぼりand means a raised relief carving or the act of bringing something into clear focus. - Basic usage: It is used for a dragon carved on a door or for regional issues made apparent by a survey.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- になる and にする
課題が浮き彫りになったmeans the issues became clear.課題を浮き彫りにするfocuses on an investigation, explanation, or similar action bringing those issues to light.

