Japanese word

掲げる

Pronunciation

Romajikakageru

Meaning

  • verbdisplay

Example

入口に案内を掲げます。iri guchi ni an nai o kaka ge ma su

A notice is displayed at the entrance.

Illustration for 掲げる (display)

More examples

祭りの会場に色鮮やかな旗を掲げました。matsu ri no kai jō ni iro aza ya ka na hata o kaka ge ma shi ta

We raised colorful flags at the festival venue.

Core concept

Expresses placing or holding something high and openly so it becomes noticeable to people.

Common phrases

  • 看板を掲げるkan ban o kaka ge ru

    display a sign

  • 旗を掲げるhata o kaka ge ru

    fly a flag

  • 案内を掲げるan nai o kaka ge ru

    display a notice

Similar words

掲示するkeijisuru: To put a sign, notice, or poster in a place where people can see it.
標榜するhyōbōsuru: To state a principle, goal, or position publicly as something one supports.
掲揚するkeiyōsuru: To raise a flag or emblem high for public display.

Definition in Japanese

物を高く持ち上げたり取り付けたりして、広く人に見えるようにする。mono o taka ku mo chi a ge ta ri to ri tsu ke ta ri shi te hiro ku hito ni mi e ru yō ni su ru

Word origin

The native verb 掲げる (kakageru) developed from the older verb 掲ぐ (kakagu), which has the basic sense of raising or holding something up.

Usage tips

  • A company can use 掲げる (kakageru) for a mission or principle, showing that the verb applies to public statements as well as physical objects.

Other meanings

  • put upverb
  • flyverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 掲げ方kakagekataway of displayingnoun

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