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顔を上げる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 顔を上げる

かおをあげる
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #3026
1

to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes

Examples
彼は、母がギョッとするだろうと思いながら、顔を上げて母を見つめた。
He looked up at his mother, waiting for her to be shocked.

Kanji in this Word

18 strokes
Frequency: 676
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

face
expression

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かお
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
かき
かず
かん
こう
のぼり
ほつ
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