JMdict: 1614070

巻き起こす 【まきおこす】

  1. [v5s,vt] to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy)
  2. [v5s,vt] to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
巻 Scroll, Volume, Book, Part, Roll Up, Wind Up, Tie, Coil, Counter For Texts (or Book Scrolls) カン, ケン ま.く, まき, ま.き 6
起 Rouse, Wake Up, Get Up キ お.きる, お.こる, お.こす, おこ.す, た.つ 3