手(て)を挙(あ)げるto raise one's hand

Expression, る-verb

1. 1.

   to raise one's hand

   usu. 手を挙げる

2. 2.

   to surrender

   Idiomatic expression, usu. 手を上げる

3. 3.

   to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike)

   usu. 手を上げる

4. 4.

   to become better (at something), to improve

   Idiomatic expression, usu. 手を上げる,

   See Also:

   • 腕を上げる

5. 5.

   to throw one's hat in the ring, to volunteer, to indicate one intends to participate, to raise one's hand

   Idiomatic expression, usu. 手を挙げる