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成り上がる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 成り上がる.
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Entry
1
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
Examples
彼は日雇い労働者から知事になりあがった。
He rose from day laborer to governor.
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