Word details
持ち上がる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 持ち上がる.
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Entry
1
to be lifted; to be raised; to rise; to go up
Examples
この机は重くて持ち上がらなかった。
This desk was too heavy to lift.
2
to happen suddenly; to occur; to come up; to turn up
Examples
株価上昇を契機に新工場建設の話が持ち上がった。
They took advantage of the stock price increase to raise the idea of building a new factory.
3
to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
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