手てを挙あげる
Meanings
Expression
Verb (1-dan)
1. to raise one's hand
I raise my hand lightly in response and continue walking.
2. to surrender
usu. 手を上げる
Once surrounded, the criminal gave up right away.
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 give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
Examples (14 in total)
He raised his hand.
Jim put his hand up.
Students don't raise their hands much.
Raise your hand when I call your name.
If you don't understand, please raise your hand.
Raise your hand if you don't have a book.
Raise your hand if you know the answer.
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Please raise your hand before you speak.
He put up his hand to catch the ball.
Every time, one or two people raise their hands.
I always raise my hand, but the teacher never calls on me.
If you want a ticket, please raise your hand.
Bystanders testified that he had hit a woman, so he was taken away.