N4
あげる (ageru)
上げる
to raise, to lift, to give (to someone above you)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Has multiple meanings. Commonly used for 'to raise/lift' something (e.g., 手を上げる - to raise one's hand) or 'to give' when the recipient is of higher status or it's a favor (e.g., プレゼントを上げる).
📝 Example Sentences
荷物を棚の上に上げてください。
Please lift the luggage onto the shelf.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "上げる"!
先生が質問した時、手を________。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 質問に答える時に「手を上げる」と言います。
English: When answering a question, you 'raise your hand'.
English: When answering a question, you 'raise your hand'.
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