JLPT N1 Advanced
起死回生
A dramatic comeback from a hopeless situation
Readings
Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
A dramatic comeback / A last-minute revival
Describes a miraculous recovery from a desperate situation where failure seemed certain, akin to bringing the dead back to life.
Example
A もう だめ だ 、 この プロジェクト は 失敗 だ 。
B 諦める な ！ まだ 起死回生 の チャンス は 残って いる かも しれない 。
[A:] It's no use, this project is a failure. [B:] Don't give up! There might still be a chance for a last-minute comeback.
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