挙(あ)げるto raise, to elevate

る-verb, Transitive verb

1. 1.

   to give (an example), to list, to enumerate, to show, to display, to cite

2. 2.

   to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy), to gather

3. 3.

   to arrest (a criminal), to capture, to seize, to apprehend

4. 4.

   to nominate (e.g. for a position), to recommend, to propose (something)

5. 5.

   to hold (an event, ceremony, etc.), to conduct (a wedding)

6. 6.

   to raise (an army), to take up arms (against something), to rise up

7. 7.

   to make known, to inform, to spread word, to win fame

8. 8.

   to have (a child), to bear (a child), to raise (children)

   Dated term

9. 9.

   to raise, to elevate

   See Also:

   • 手を挙げる

10. 10.

    to make (a loud sound), to raise (one's voice)

    See Also:

    • 声を上げる

11. 11.

    to earn (something desirable), to achieve (e.g. a good result), to obtain