Bedeutung
Things appearing one after another in rapid succession.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Bamboo shoots are a quintessential spring food in Japan. The act of 'Takenoko-hori' (bamboo shoot digging) is a popular seasonal activity. This deep familiarity with the plant makes the idiom very relatable to Japanese people. The idiom is shared across China, Korea, and Japan, reflecting a shared 'Sinitic' cultural sphere where bamboo was a primary resource for construction, paper, and food. In modern Japan, this phrase is most frequently seen in tech journalism to describe 'copycat' startups or the rapid adoption of global trends like QR code payments. In traditional Japanese gardens, bamboo is carefully managed because it spreads so fast. The idiom also carries a hidden nuance of 'hard to control' because of this speed.
Use with 'のように'
90% of the time, this phrase is followed by 'のように' (no you ni). Memorize it as a single block: '{雨後|うご}の{筍|たけのこ}のように'.
Not for literal rain
If you are actually talking about gardening after a storm, just say '{雨|あめ}が{降|ふ}って{筍|たけのこ}が{出|で}た'. Using the idiom might sound like you're making a joke.
Bedeutung
Things appearing one after another in rapid succession.
Use with 'のように'
90% of the time, this phrase is followed by 'のように' (no you ni). Memorize it as a single block: '{雨後|うご}の{筍|たけのこ}のように'.
Not for literal rain
If you are actually talking about gardening after a storm, just say '{雨|あめ}が{降|ふ}って{筍|たけのこ}が{出|で}た'. Using the idiom might sound like you're making a joke.
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Fill in the blank with the correct idiom components.
{最近|さいきん}、{格安|かくやす}ジムが（ ）のように{増|ふ}えている。
The context describes gyms increasing rapidly, which fits the 'bamboo shoots after rain' idiom.
Which situation is most appropriate for using '{雨後|うご}の{筍|たけのこ}'?
Select the best context:
The idiom is used for many similar things appearing in rapid succession.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: {駅前|えきまえ}にまた{新|あたら}しいカフェができたね。 B: 本当だね。（ ）。
This response correctly uses the idiom to comment on the rapid increase of cafes.
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgaben{最近|さいきん}、{格安|かくやす}ジムが（ ）のように{増|ふ}えている。
The context describes gyms increasing rapidly, which fits the 'bamboo shoots after rain' idiom.
Select the best context:
The idiom is used for many similar things appearing in rapid succession.
A: {駅前|えきまえ}にまた{新|あたら}しいカフェができたね。 B: 本当だね。（ ）。
This response correctly uses the idiom to comment on the rapid increase of cafes.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is generally neutral. It can be positive (lots of talent) or slightly negative (too many copycat shops), depending on the speaker's tone.
Yes, but usually to describe a *type* of person appearing (e.g., 'new influencers'), not specific individuals.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional writing to describe market trends.
Because bamboo is native to East Asia and its growth is much more dramatic and culturally significant than mushrooms.
It's often written in kanji {筍|たけのこ} or hiragana たけのこ. Both are fine, but kanji looks more professional.
No, that would be a literal translation from English and sounds very strange to Japanese ears.
The 'rain' is the catalyst—like a new law, a new technology, or a successful original idea that others copy.
Not at all. It is used daily in modern news and social media.
Usually, it implies dozens or more. Two or three things aren't enough to use this idiom.
Yes, like 'new buildings' or 'new products.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
{破竹|はちく}の{勢|いきお}い
similarUnstoppable force/momentum.
{芋|いも}を{洗|あら}うよう
similarExtremely crowded (like washing potatoes in a tub).
{雲霞|うんか}のごとく
similarLike a swarm of locusts/clouds.
{鳴|な}り{物|もの}いりで
contrastWith a great fanfare/lots of noise.
