Translation and Meaning of: 盛り上がる - moriagaru

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 盛り上がる (moriagaru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: moriagaru

Kana: もりあがる

Type: verb

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盛り上がる

Translation / Meaning: awakening; swell up; move up

Meaning in English: to rouse;to swell;to rise

Definition: To be excited and enthusiastic.

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Explanation and Etymology - (盛り上がる) moriagaru

The expression 「盛り上がる」 (moriagaru) is a combination of terms that carries deep and cultural meanings in the Japanese language. This verb is composed of the noun 「盛り」 (mori), which means "to fill" or "to heap," and the verb 「上がる」 (agaru), which translates as "to rise" or "to increase." Together, they form a verb that literally suggests the increase or elevation of something.

In everyday context, "盛り上がる" takes on various meanings depending on the situation. It can be used to describe a literal rise, such as a bump in the ground or a rising tide. However, in more common usage, it refers to an increase in excitement or enthusiasm in social events. When someone says a party is "盛り上がっている" (moriagatte iru), they are highlighting that the atmosphere is energetic and engaging.

Etymologically, when we dissect the components, 「盛り」 suggests the idea of something being layered or increased in volume. This, combined with 「上がる」, which implies elevation, captures the essence of something growing in intensity or size. This meaning is often observed in Japanese festivals, where the collective energy literally "moriagara", inflating the atmosphere. This versatility makes 「盛り上がる」 a key element in the Japanese vocabulary to describe an increase in emotion, volume, or even intensity of events.

Verbal conjugation of 盛り上がる

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 盛り上がる (moriagaru)

盛り上がります Affirmative form, present, polite.
盛り上がっています - Affirmative form, present continuous, polite
盛り上がりました - affirmative form, past tense, polite
盛り上がっていました - was being/have been, was being/have been, was being/have been
盛り上がらない Negative form, present, polite
盛り上がっていない - negative form, present continuous, polite
盛り上がらなかった Negative form, past tense, educated/polite.
盛り上がっていなかった Negative form, past continuous, polite.

Synonyms and similar words

盛り上がる (moriagaru) - increase, cheer up, get excited
盛り上がり (moriagari) - increase, animation, enthusiasm (n.)
盛り上がります (moriagarimasu) - (to be polite) increase, cheer up
盛り上がって (moriagatte) - (in a continuous way) increasing, becoming animated
盛り上がっている (moriagatte iru) - is increasing, is getting excited
盛り上がった (moriagatta) - increased, became excited
盛り上がろう (moriagarou) - let's get excited, let's get enthusiastic
盛り上がるだろう (moriagaru darou) - must increase, must cheer up
盛り上がるように (moriagaru you ni) - so that (something) increases, so that (something) gets excited
盛り上がるのが好き (moriagaru no ga suki) - I like to cheer myself up.
盛り上がるのが楽しい (moriagaru no ga tanoshii) - it's fun to get excited
盛り上がるのが得意 (moriagaru no ga tokui) - I'm good at cheering myself up.
盛り上がるのが好きな人 (moriagaru no ga suki na hito) - person who likes to cheer up
盛り上がるのが好きな場所 (moriagaru no ga suki na basho) - place I like to get excited
盛り上がるのが好きな時間 (moriagaru no ga suki na jikan) - time I like to cheer up