上(あ)がるSomething is finished, To finish something, Something has come to an end, To do something completely, To do something through

When used after the conjunctive form of a verb, either of the verbs 上(あ)げる 'to raise', or 上(あ)がる 'to rise' may be used. They will convey that something has been done 'to the limit'. 上(あ)がる will be used for actions that take place by themselves (intransitive), while 上(あ)げる will be used for actions that have an instigator (transitive).

Although 上(あ)げる and 上(あ)がる show that something has been done 'to the limit', the nuance is usually 'to do (A) to the point of completion', or 'to do (A) through to the end'. Therefore, the 'limit' that is being highlighted is usually a natural ending, and not due to running out of some kind of resource. Let's have a look at some examples.

上(あ)げる and 上(あ)がる are most commonly used when some kind of effect or product is produced as a result of the (A) action. In these cases, the literal meaning of 'to (A) up' is very similar to 'to finish up (A)' in English.

Caution

仕上(しあ)がる is a very common expression that is used for many things. Usually it conveys that something has been completed after some involved or time consuming process.