挙げる

あげる

to raise; to list, to cite

Also:to move something (to a higher place), to show someone (into a room), to enrol (one's child in school)

What does 挙げる mean?

挙げる is a Japanese verb meaning to raise; to list, to cite in English. It can also be translated as to move something (to a higher place), to show someone (into a room), to enrol (one's child in school) depending on context. It is written as 挙げる in kanji, あげる in hiragana, and ageru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

記者:例を1つあげてくださいますか。

Reporter: Can you give me an example?

全力をあげてたたかえ。

Fight with all your might.

私は考えられる候補者としてポールの名を挙げた。

I put Paul's name forward as a possible candidate.