あげる
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Meanings
Ichidan verb
Transitive verb
1. to give (an example); to list; to enumerate; to show; to display; to cite
2. to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather
3. to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to seize; to apprehend
4. to nominate (e.g. for a position); to recommend; to propose (something)
5. to hold (an event, ceremony, etc.); to conduct (a wedding)
6. to raise (an army); to take up arms (against something); to rise up
7. to make known; to inform; to spread word; to win fame
9. to raise; to elevate
10. to make (a loud sound); to raise (one's voice)
11. to earn (something desirable); to achieve (e.g. a good result); to obtain
Other spellings
挙あげる
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
あげる
Examples23
She made a name for herself as a singer.
Fight with all your might.
I held a wedding ceremony last month.
He has a good record as a businessman.
Reporter: Can you give me an example?
He won eminence as a scientist.