This is the 87th most frequent Finnish word.
nousi
"Nousi" is the Finnish past tense of the verb "nousta," meaning "rose," "got up," or "ascended."
'Nousi' is used to indicate a physical upward movement in this example, reflecting the act of climbing stairs.
Hän nousi portaita ylös.
He/She climbed up the stairs.
Here, 'nousi' demonstrates a metaphorical or natural upward motion, referring to the rising of the sun.
Aurinko nousi horisontista aamulla.
The sun rose from the horizon in the morning.
In this context, 'nousi' is metaphorically used to describe an increase in popularity or status, relating to the rise of a political movement.