声を上げる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 声を上げる
1
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell
Examples
聴衆はどっと声をあげて笑った。
The audience roared with laughter.
2
to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
Examples
不正に対して反対の声を上げろ。
Cry out against injustice!
Kanji in this Word
声
7 strokes
Frequency: 388
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
voice
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こえ
こわ-
上
3 strokes
Frequency: 35
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
above
up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
ショウ
シャン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うえ
-うえ
うわ-
かみ
あ.げる
-あ.げる
あ.がる
-あ.がる
あ.がり
-あ.がり
のぼ.る
のぼ.り
のぼ.せる
のぼ.す
たてまつ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あおい
あげ
い
か
かき
かず
かん
こう
のぼり
ほつ
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