NichiDict

巻き起こす

まきおこす
捲き起こす巻き起す巻起こす
[makiokosu]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy)

2.GodanTransitive

to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)

Examples

その発言は大きな論争を巻き起こした

That statement sparked a major controversy.

彼の新しい発明は業界に旋風を巻き起こしている

His new invention is causing a sensation in the industry.

大胆な提案がしばしば議論を巻き起こす

Bold proposals often stir up debate.