Word details
揚げる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 揚げる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to deep-fry; to make deep-fried food
Examples
この鶏肉はよく揚げられている。
This chicken is fried well.
2
to launch (fireworks, etc.); to hoist (e.g. a flag); to (let) fly (e.g. a kite); to set off
Examples
花火が四方八方であげられた。
The fireworks were set off on all sides.
3
to summon (for geishas, etc.); to call in
4
to land (e.g. a boat); to come ashore; to move (something) onto land
Examples
彼らはその船を岸にあげた。
They drew the boat on the beach.
5
to suck up (water; e.g. a plant); to absorb; to draw up
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
揚
raise, elevate, hoist, praise, extol, fry in deep fat
12 strokesFrequency 1,316JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ヨウ
Kun
あ.げる-あ.げあ.がる
Nanori
あがり
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