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脚光

きゃっこう

N1spotlight · attention

Examples

忘れられていた技法が再び脚光を浴びた。

新人作家に脚光が当たる物語を書いた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 脚光 and read きゃっこう, it means the spotlight and figuratively concentrated public attention.
  • Basic usage: It is used when a forgotten technique or new author suddenly gains notice.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • A moment of focused attention
    • The expression often highlights emergence into notice rather than fame in general.

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