expression, ichidan verb
raise one's face; lift one's head; look up
Physical action of tilting the head upward, often from a lowered position. Can also imply regaining confidence or facing something directly.
彼は本から顔を上げて、私を見た。
He raised his face from the book and looked at me.
恥ずかしくて顔を上げ
I was so embarrassed I couldn't lift my head.