ichidan verb, transitive verb
give an example; list; enumerate; cite
Used for presenting examples, listing items, or citing references. Common in explanations, reports, and formal contexts.
具体的な例を挙げて説明してください。
Please explain by giving a concrete example.
彼はいくつかの理由を挙げて反対した。
He listed several reasons and objected.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for gathering or mustering intangible resources such as energy, strength, or courage. Often appears with 力を挙げる or 全力を挙げる.
彼は全力を挙げてその問題に取り組んだ。
He tackled the problem with all his might.
勇気を挙げて真実を話した。
I mustered my courage and told the truth.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for arresting or capturing criminals. Often used in news reports and police contexts.
警察は容疑者を挙げた。
The police arrested the suspect.
捜査本部は密輸組織の幹部を挙げた。
The investigation headquarters arrested an executive of the smuggling ring.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for putting forward a candidate, proposal, or recommendation. Common in formal settings such as meetings, elections, and business.
彼を議長に挙げることに決まった。
It was decided to nominate him as chairperson.
会議で新しい案を挙げた。
I proposed a new plan at the meeting.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
hold an event; conduct a ceremony
Used for holding formal events such as ceremonies, weddings, and funerals. Often seen in set phrases like 結婚式を挙げる.
来月、結婚式を挙げる予定です。
We plan to hold our wedding next month.
葬儀は家族だけで挙げた。
The funeral was held with only family members.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
raise an army; take up arms; rise up
Used for raising military forces or rebelling. Often appears in historical or dramatic contexts.
彼は兵を挙げて反乱を起こした。
He raised an army and started a rebellion.
民衆が一斉に挙げた。
The people rose up all at once.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
make known; spread word; win fame
Used for making something widely known, such as a name, achievement, or information. Often seen in expressions like 名を挙げる.
彼はその発明で名を挙げた。
He made a name for himself with that invention.
真実を世に挙げるべきだ。
We should make the truth known to the world.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
have a child; bear a child; raise children
Dated term for having or raising children. Modern Japanese usually uses 産む, 育てる, or もうける instead.
昔の文献では「子を挙げる」と書かれることがある。
In old documents, you sometimes see '子を挙げる' written.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used in set phrases like 手を挙げる (raise one's hand). This sense is often replaced by 上げる in modern usage, but 挙げる appears in specific expressions.
See also: 手を挙げる
質問がある人は手を挙げてください。
If you have a question, please raise your hand.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
make a loud sound; raise one's voice
Used in set phrases like 声を挙げる (raise one's voice). Similar to 声を上げる, but 挙げる can carry a nuance of voicing an opinion or protest.
See also: 声を上げる
彼は反対の声を挙げた。
He raised his voice in opposition.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for achieving desirable results, such as good grades, profits, or success. Often appears with 成果, 成績, or 利益.
彼は素晴らしい成果を挙げた。
He achieved excellent results.
会社は大きな利益を挙げた。
The company earned a large profit.