上げる

あげる

To raise, to lift

N5verb·ageru

How to remember it

上 means 'up' — you lift something upward toward the top.

Example sentences

  • 手を上げてください。

    てをあげてください。

    Please raise your hand.

  • この荷物を上げてください。

    このにもつをあげてください。

    Please lift this luggage.

Usage

Transitive 一段 verb; also a humble word for 'to give' to superiors.

Related words

上がる下げる手を挙げる

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