上げる

verb (ichidan)あげる · ageru

1. Englishto raise; to elevate

   • 両手をあげろ！Hands up!

2. Englishto move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf)

   • これ荷物を上にあげてもよろしい。Can I put this up for you?

3. Englishto increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage)

   • 彼は給料をすぐにあげてくれと要求した。He demanded that his salary should be increased right away.

4. Englishto show someone (into a room); to let in (e.g. a guest)

5. Englishto give

   • 彼に本をあげたの。I gave him the book.

6. Englishto enrol (one's child in school); to enroll; to send (one's child; e.g. to college)

   • 私は息子を大学に上げた。I put my son through college.

7. Englishto develop (talent, skill, etc.); to improve

   • 生産性をあげるため新たなツールを探してます。We'll employ a new tool to increase productivity.

8. Englishto earn (something desirable); to achieve (e.g. a good result); to obtain

   • 彼はその販売で１万ドルの利益をあげた。He made a profit of ten thousand dollars on the sale.

9. Englishto promote (someone)

   • 彼は質問するために手を挙げた。He raised his hand to ask a question.

10. Englishto complete; to finish

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