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
Kanji used
hand
raise and present
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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 show someone (into a room)
Examples (13 in total)
He did not put up his hand.
He raised his hand.
Jim put his hand up.
Students don't raise their hands much.
If you don't understand, please raise your hand.
Raise your hand when I call your name.
Raise your hand if you don't have a book.
Raise your hand if you know the answer.
Please raise your hand before you speak.
He raised his hand to ask a question.
He put up his hand to catch the ball.
I always raise my hand, but the teacher never calls on me.
If you want a ticket, please raise your hand.