Meaning

Primary

To Raise Something

Alternatives

To Cite Something, To Hold Something

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

The kanji means raise, and this verb is when you do that to something. It's transitive. So this means to raise something. It actually has a pretty wide meaning, and can also mean "raise" in the sense of to cite something, like an example. It can even mean to hold something, like an event.

Reading

あげる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as 挙がる, so if you know that reading you should know this one as well.

Context

Context Sentences

例を挙げるとキリがないですよ。

If I were to give examples, it would be endless.

名前を呼んだら、手を挙げてください。

When I call your name, please raise your hand.

私は結婚式を市役所で挙げましたが、そのことを恥ずかしいとは思っていません。

I held my wedding ceremony in city hall, and I’m not ashamed of that.

Kanji Composition