What does 上る mean?
上る is a Japanese verb meaning “to ascend, to go up, to climb” in English. It can also be translated as “to enter (esp. from outdoors), to enter (a school), to get out (of water)” depending on context. It is written as 上る in kanji, のぼる in hiragana, and noboru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
軽くひと泳ぎした僕は、水から上がってプールサイドに腰を下ろす。
After a light swim, I came up from the water and sat down on the poolside.
翌日、またバッテリーが上がってる。
The next day the battery was flat again.
明日それをいただきに上がります。
I will call for it tomorrow.