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てをあげる
Meanings
Expression
Verb (1-dan)
1. to raise one's hand
usu. 手を挙げる
2. to surrender
usu. 手を上げる
3. to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike)
usu. 手を上げる
4. to become better (at something); to improve
usu. 手を上げる
5. to throw one's hat in the ring; to volunteer; to indicate one intends to participate; to raise one's hand
usu. 手を挙げる
Alt. forms
手てを上あげる
42%
手てを挙あげる
38%
手てをあげる
18%
てをあげる
Conjugations...Used in: 3
Composed of
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
Examples (8 in total)
She raised her hand.
If it hurts, raise your hand.
Takeshi raised his hand to ask a question.
She put up her hand to ask a question.
That student raised his hand to ask a question.
She raised her hand for the bus to stop.
I held up my hand to stop a taxi.
A student raised his hand when the teacher finished the reading.