- to raise; to elevatesee also
- to do up (one's hair)see also
- to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to surface (a submarine, etc.)
- to land (a boat)
- to deep-fryonly applies to 揚げる
- to show someone (into a room)
- to giveonly applies to 上げるpolite (teineigo) languageword usually written using kana alone
- to send someone (away)
- to enrol (one's child in school); to enroll
- to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to develop (talent, skill); to improve
- to make (a loud sound); to raise (one's voice)see also
- to earn (something desirable)
- to praise
- to give (an example, etc.); to citeusu. 挙げる
- to summon up (all of one's energy, etc.)usu. 挙げる
- to arrestonly applies to 挙げる
- to nominateonly applies to 挙げる
- to summon (for geishas, etc.)only applies to 揚げるword usually written using kana alone
- to offer up (incense, a prayer, etc.) to the gods (or Buddha, etc.)only applies to 上げる
- to bear (a child)
- to conduct (a ceremony, esp. a wedding)usu. 挙げる
- (of the tide) to come in
- to vomit
- to do for (the sake of someone else)word usually written using kana alonepolite (teineigo) languageafter the -te form of a verb
- to complete ...after the -masu stem of a verbsee also
- to humbly do ...humble (kenjougo) languageafter the -masu stem of a humble verb to increase the level of humilitysee also
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb; transitive verb
auxiliary verb; Ichidan verb
Other forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to raise; to elevate
- to do up (one's hair)
- to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to surface (a submarine, etc.)
- to land (a boat)
- to deep-fry
- to show someone (into a room)
- to give
- to send someone (away)
- to enrol (one's child in school); to enroll
- to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to develop (talent, skill); to improve
- to make (a loud sound); to raise (one's voice)
- to earn (something desirable)
- to praise
- to give (an example, etc.); to cite
- to summon up (all of one's energy, etc.)
- to arrest
- to nominate
- to summon (for geishas, etc.)
- to offer up (incense, a prayer, etc.) to the gods (or Buddha, etc.)
- to bear (a child)
- to conduct (a ceremony, esp. a wedding)
- (of the tide) to come in
- to vomit
- to do for (the sake of someone else)
- to complete ...
- to humbly do ...
This is used when physically lifting or moving something to a higher position.
This is used when arranging or styling one's hair.
This is used when sending something into the air or starting something that ascends.
This is used when a boat reaches the shore or docks.
This is used when cooking food by submerging it in hot oil.
This is used when guiding or leading someone into a room or location.
This is used when giving something to someone.
This is used when sending someone off or seeing them off.
This is used when registering or enrolling someone in an institution like a school.
This is used when something goes up or improves in value, quality, status, or skill.
This is used when producing a loud noise or speaking louder.
This is used when acquiring something valuable or desirable through effort.
This is used when complimenting or expressing admiration for someone.
This is used when providing an example or reference.
This is used when gathering or mustering all of one's strength or energy.
This is used in the context of law enforcement when taking someone into custody.
This is used when officially proposing or selecting a candidate for a position or award.
This is used in traditional contexts like summoning geishas for entertainment.
This is used in religious or ceremonial settings to present offerings like incense or prayers.
This is used to describe the action of a woman giving birth to a child.
This is used when officiating or leading a formal event or ceremony, especially a wedding.
This is used to describe the rising of the tide.
This is used to indicate the action of expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
This is used to describe doing something for the benefit or on behalf of someone else.
This is used when finishing or completing a task or action.
This is used to express a humble form of doing something.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to raise (something)to raise one's voiceto raise one's handto lift one's spiritsto raise the temperatureto increase the priceto raise a childto hold one's head upto offer up flowersto elevate one's statusto achieve successto give moneyto show someone into a roomto produce resultsto raise one's voice loudlyto nominate (for an election)to offer up to the godsto express gratitudeto host a partyto bring up a topicto improve one's evaluation
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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His essay gave only a superficial analysis of the problem, so it was a real surprise to him when he got the highest grade in the class.
He said that his previous dentist told him that he'd remove nicotine stains if he stopped smoking.
What's the technical terminology for assisting someone to go to the toilet with a urine bottle?
Oooh, get a move on. We'll end up late! Come on, I'll tie your shoelaces for you.
Er, well, I'd like to take a vote. Would people in favour of Mr Ogawa's proposition please raise their hands.
I switch on my laptop, start up the browser, and type in the address I've already learnt by heart.