巻き起こす

まきおこす

to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy); to raise (a cloud of dust)

Also written 捲き起こす、巻き起す、巻起こす、巻起す、捲き起す、まき起こす

Meaning

v5svt
to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy)
v5svt
to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)

Example sentences

彼女はきっと東京のファッション界に旋風を巻き起こすことでしょう。

I'm sure she'll cause a stir in the Tokyo fashion world.
彼の大胆な計画は大きな論争を巻き起こした。

His bold plan gave rise to much controversy.
その映画は一大センセーションを巻き起こした。

The movie created a great sensation.