Translation guide
The English verb 'elevate' has several distinct uses: physically raising something, increasing a level or amount, promoting someone to a higher position, and improving the quality or status of something. Japanese uses different verbs and expressions for each nuance.
To move something to a higher physical position.
General verb for raising something. Can be used for objects, body parts, etc.
彼は手を上げた。
He elevated his hand.
その箱を棚に上げてください。
Please elevate that box onto the shelf.
To lift up, often with hands. Emphasizes the action of lifting.
重い石を持ち上げた。
He elevated a heavy stone.
To make something higher. More descriptive than a single verb.
机の高さを高くした。
I elevated the height of the desk.
To raise a numerical value, degree, or intensity.
Used for raising levels, prices, volume, etc.
彼らは価格を上げた。
They elevated the price.
音量を上げてください。
Please elevate the volume.
To heighten or enhance something abstract, like awareness or quality.
To increase in number or quantity. Suitable for counts or amounts.
To give someone a higher job title or status.
To promote someone in a company or organization.
彼は部長に昇進した。
He was elevated to department manager.
To raise someone's status or rank, often in a formal hierarchy.
彼女は役員に昇格した。
She was elevated to executive.
Literally 'raise rank'. Used in traditional or court contexts.
天皇が彼の位を上げた。
The emperor elevated his rank.
To make something more refined, noble, or elevated in a metaphorical sense.
To elevate the quality, level, or dignity of something abstract.
芸術は心を高める。
Art elevates the spirit.
彼の演説は聴衆の気分を高めた。
His speech elevated the mood of the audience.
To improve or upgrade, often used for skills, standards, or conditions.
生活水準を向上させる。
To elevate the standard of living.
To upgrade the status or class of something, like a facility or title.
そのレストランは格上げされた。
The restaurant was elevated in status.
意識を高める必要がある。
We need to elevate awareness.
They elevated production volume.