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KANJI
soar
rise, jump, leap, gallop, ascend
Kun'yomi
On'yomi
とうtou
Example sentences
げんかくきゅうげきこうとうは、しょうしゃせいかつおおきなえいきょうあたえている。
The sudden surge in crude oil prices is having a significant impact on consumers' lives.
せんきょせんはくねつするにつれて、ろんたいあんふっとうはじめた。
As the election campaign intensified, public opinion began to reach a boiling point with a mix of hope and anxiety.
そのぎょうかぶは、しんせいひんはっぴょういちてききゅうとうした。
The company's stock price temporarily soared after the announcement of its new product.

Practice exercises

1
らく
rise and fall; fluctuation (e.g., in prices)
Answer
とうらく
2
Answer
とう
3
Answer
soarrisejump upinflation
4
ふっ
boiling; ebullition; popular excitement
Answer
ふっとう
5
rise in price; appreciation
Answer
とうき
6
こう
sudden rise; soaring (e.g., prices)
Answer
こうとう