際立った

kizuitta

outstanding

彼の才能は際立っていたので、すぐに注目された。

His talent stood out, so he quickly gained attention.

formal

Very noticeable or prominent compared to others

この作品の際立った特徴は色の使い方だ。

The outstanding feature of this work is its use of color.

彼女の際立った功績が認められた。

Her remarkable achievements were recognized.

Used for qualities, achievements, or features that are clearly superior or distinct. Often follows a noun with の (e.g., 才能の際立った人).

Collocations

際立った特徴distinctive feature際立った才能outstanding talent際立った違いmarked difference

Synonyms

目立った際だった顕著な傑出した

Antonyms

目立たない平凡な際のない

Pro Tip

Avoid overusing 際立った

While useful, it can sound overly formal. Consider alternatives like 目立った or 際だった for more natural speech.

Gold Rule

Use with nouns

際立った is typically followed by a noun (e.g., 際立った能力, 際立った成果). It rarely stands alone.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 際立つ (きわだつ, 'to stand out'), which combines 際 (border/edge) and 立つ (to stand). The past form 際立った is commonly used as an adjective.

Usage Notes

1. Often used in written or formal contexts. 2. Can imply both positive and negative prominence (e.g., 際立った功績 vs. 際立った欠点). 3. Not used for physical objects unless emphasizing their distinctiveness.

Word Breakdown

際

border/edge/brink

root

立った

stood out (past form of 立つ)

verb (past form)

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