JLPT N1
頭角
Distinguishing oneself or becoming prominent through exceptional ability
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Other forms
頭角を現す dictionary form
頭角を現した past tense
頭角を現している is standing out
Noun (used in an idiomatic expression)
To Stand Out" / "Distinguish Oneself"
Refers to superior ability or talent that becomes conspicuous, almost exclusively appearing in the idiom 頭角を現す (とうかくをあらわす) to mean distinguishing oneself.
Example
彼女 は 入社 2年目 で 、 すでに 頭角 を 現して いる 。
She's only in her second year at the company, but she's already distinguishing herself.
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