Translation and Meaning of: 上がる - agaru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 上がる (agaru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: agaru
Kana: あがる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n4, jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: to enter; move up; increase; climb; advance; appreciate; get promoted; to improve; visit; be offered; accumulate; finish; arrive at (expenses); bankrupt; start spinning (cocoons); get caught; get agitated; eat; to drink; to die.
Meaning in English: to enter;to go up;to rise;to climb up;to advance;to appreciate;to be promoted;to improve;to call on;to be offered;to accrue;to be finished;to come to (expenses);to go bankrupt;to begin spinning (cocoons);to be caught;to get ruffled;to eat;to drink;to die;
Definition: Go to a higher place.
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Explanation and Etymology - (上がる) agaru
The Japanese word 「上がる」 (agaru) is a verb that has various meanings and uses in the Japanese language. The etymology of 「上がる」 traces back to the root verb 「上」 (ue), which means "above," "top," or "elevation," associated with the verbal suffix 「る」 (ru) that indicates an action. Together, 「上がる」 comes to mean "to rise," "to elevate," or "to increase." This verb is quite versatile and can be used in different contexts, both literal and figurative.
In everyday context, 「上がる」 is often used to describe a physical change in position, such as climbing stairs or lifting an object. However, its application goes beyond physicality, as it can refer to increases in abstract measures such as temperature, prices or even feelings, like the emotion that 'rises' during an exciting event. Thus, the expression quickly adapts to various situations, making it a fundamental term in the Japanese language.
Additionally, 「上がる」 also finds its meaning in social and emotional contexts. For example, it can be used to describe an increase in social status or an improvement in personal condition. In emotional terms, expressions of anxiety or fear before an important presentation are often described with 「上がる」, signaling that something is 'rising' internally. Therefore, understanding the nuances of this verb is critical to achieving a richer and more intuitive understanding of the Japanese language and culture.
Verbal conjugation of 上がる
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 上がる (agaru)
- 上がる: Dictionary form
- 上がります: Polite way
- 上がりました: Past form
- 上がれ: imperative form
Synonyms and similar words
- 登る (noboru) - Climb, scale (usually refers to climbing mountains or buildings)
- 昇る (noboru) - Rise, elevate oneself (usually refers to the sun or something that rises in the sky)
- 上る (noboru) - Ascend, rise (most commonly used in contexts of vertical movement, such as climbing stairs or hills)
Words related
ageru
to give; to create; elevate; fly (kites); to praise; increase; advance; promote; to vomit; inaugurate; admit; send (to school); to offer; to present; leave with; finish; organize (expenses); observe; to execute; to quote; to mention; bear (a load)
Words with the same pronunciation: あがる agaru
How to Write in Japanese - (上がる) agaru
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (上がる) agaru:
Example Sentences - (上がる) agaru
Below are some example sentences:
dobyo ni agaru
climb into the sumo ring.
go to the ring
- 土俵 - "sumo ring" means a circular arena where sumo wrestlers compete.
- に - a particle that indicates the location where the action takes place.
- 上がる - a verb that means "to ascend" or "to get on top of something". In this context, it means "to enter the sumo ring".
Watashitachi wa kaidan wo agaru
We are going up the stairs.
We go upstairs.
- 私たちは - us in Japanese
- 階段を - "escada" in Japanese, followed by the particle "wo" indicating the direct object of the action
- 上がる - "subir" in Japanese, indicating the action being performed
Pātī ga moriagaru!
The party is in full swing!
The party is in full swing!
- パーティー - Japanese word meaning "party".
- が - particle in Japanese that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- 盛り上がる - verb in Japanese that means "to cheer up", "to have fun".
- ！ - exclamation mark in Japanese, used to express enthusiasm or surprise.
Kono sakuhin wa itsu shiagaru no desu ka?
When will this work be ready?
When will this work end?
- この作品 - This work
- は - Topic particle
- いつ - When
- 仕上がる - It will be completed
- の - Noun particle
- ですか - É?
Moshigagaru mono wa nan desu ka?
What would you like to eat?
What are you eaten?
- 召し上がる - verb that means "to eat" or "to drink" in Japanese
- もの - noun that means "thing" or "item"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "what"
- 何 - interrogative pronoun meaning "what"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
- か - particle that indicates a question
Kaidan wo agatte kudasai
Walk up the stairs.
Walk up the stairs.
- 階段 - It means "ladder" in Japanese.
- を - It is an object particle in Japanese, indicating that "階段" is the object of the action.
- 上がって - It is the imperative form of the verb 上がる (agaru), which means "to go up".
- ください - It is a request expression in Japanese, which can be translated as "please."
Sutto tachiagatta
I got up quickly.
- Input - - すっと立ち上がった。
- Output - -
- <ul> - - indicates the start of an unordered list.
- <li> - - indicates a list item.
- <strong> - - indicates that the text should be displayed in bold.
- Input - - すっと立ち上がった。 - the Japanese text that will be displayed.
- </li> - - indicates the end of a list item.
- </ul> - - indicates the end of the unordered list.
Ondo ga agatte imasu
The temperature is increasing.
The temperature is increasing.
- 温度 (Ondo) - temperature
- が (Ga) - subject particle
- 上がっています (Agatteimasu) - is going up
Kono keeki wa dekiagari mashita
This cake is ready.
This cake is completed.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- ケーキ - noun meaning "cake"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 出来上がりました - verb meaning "to be ready" or "to be finished"
Genshi no kakaku ga agatta
The price of gross oil increased.
- 原油 - crude oil
- の - possession particle
- 価格 - price
- が - subject particle
- 上がった - rose
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