Translation of Japanese word "上がる" to English
上がる
あがる
[agaru]
IPA: /agaɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground. To move upwards.
How to use
上がる (agaru) — 'to rise / go up'. Group 1. 気温が上がる — temperature rises. 値段が上がる — price goes up.
🇬🇧 English
to rise / go up
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 上がる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あがる
Romaji Transcription: agaru
Example Sentences
彼は階段を 上がることができます。
かれはかいだんをあがることができます。
He can go up the stairs.
彼女は雲の上に 上がることができませんでした。
かのじょはくもの上にあがることができませんでした。
She couldn't go up to the clouds.
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Common phrases
- 値段が上がる— prices go up
Frequency rank: #331 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "上がる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "上がる" means "to rise / go up" in English.
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The word "上がる" is read as "あがる" (agaru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when something moves upwards.".
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