Meanings
Verb (1-dan, transitive)
1. to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
Kanji used
standing up
above
Pitch accent
ちあげる
ちあげ
Top 7900
Composed of
departure; setting off; being used up; being consumed; passage of time; lapse; rehearsal
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
Examples (3 in total)
Tom started an advertising agency.
I'm thinking of starting my own company eventually.
John left the company and started his own.