English–Japanese
“raise” in Japanese
How to say “raise” in Japanese
“Raise” in Japanese is 上げる (ageru).
Describes making something physically higher or increasing its amount, level, or quality.
Example sentences with 上げる
質問があるので手を上げます。shitsu mon ga a ru no de te o a ge ma su
I raise my hand because I have a question.
荷物を棚の上に上げます。ni motsu o tana no ue ni a ge ma su
I lift the luggage onto the shelf.
Tips for using 上げる
- In everyday Japanese, 声を上げる (koe o ageru) can mean "to raise one's voice," showing that 上げる (ageru) applies to intensity as well as physical height.
Other Japanese words for “raise”
私は子どもを育てます。watashi wa ko do mo o soda te ma su
I raise my child.