Translation and Meaning of: 引き上げる - hikiageru

Etymology and Definition

The Japanese word 「引き上げる」 (hikiageru) is composed of three parts: 「引き」 (hiki), which is the renyoukei form of 「引く」 (hiku), meaning "to pull", and 「上げる」 (ageru), which means "to raise" or "to elevate". Together, these parts convey the sense of "to elevate" or "to increase". The word is used in various contexts, from pulling someone up to increasing a rate or value.

Use and Context

In daily life, 「引き上げる」 (hikiageru) can be used in various situations. For example, it can refer to a promotion at work, when someone "is elevated" to a higher position. Its use is also common in financial contexts, such as "increasing" prices or rates. In a more physical sense, it can even describe the act of "lifting" something, like a heavy object.

Origin and History

The use of 「引き上げる」 dates back many centuries, with roots in Japanese culture that values hierarchy and upward movement, both literal and figurative. The combination of the kanji「引」 and「上」 demonstrates a merging of two concepts that are essential in various forms of expression in the Japanese language. The context of elevating something also reflects deeply rooted cultural values, such as personal effort and collective progress.

Variations and Related Expressions

There are some variations and related expressions that share the root of 「引き上げる」. For example:

• 「引き下げる」 (hikisaageru) - which indicates the opposite act, such as "to reduce" or "to lower".
• 「引き入れる」 (hikiireru) - which means "to introduce" or "to bring in".
• 「引き戻す」 (hikimodosu) - means "bring back" or "restore."

Each of these variations expands the use of the term 「引く」 (hiku) in different contexts, enriching the Japanese language with nuances and depth.

Vocabulary

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Verb conjugation of 引き上げる

• 引き上げる - Simple form
• 引き上げます - polite form
• 引き上げよう - Volitive form
• 引き上げた - past form
• 引き上げて - Form Te

Synonyms and similar words

• 上げる (ageru) - raise, lift, increase
• 高める (takameru) - raise, increase the level of something
• 増やす (fuyasu) - increase, raise in quantity
• 強化する (kyouka suru) - strengthen, intensify
• 強める (tsuyomeru) - intensify, make stronger
• 育てる (sodateru) - cultivate, raise, develop
• 拡大する (kakudai suru) - expand, increase in scale
• 拡充する (kakujuu suru) - expand, enlarge to increase capacity
• 拡張する (kakuchou suru) - expansion, extension, broaden
• 引き揚げる (hikiageru) - lift, remove, elevate upward
• 上昇させる (joushou saseru) - make something rise, elevate

引き上げる

Romaji: hikiageru
Kana: ひきあげる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: to remove; to go out; pull out; to retire

Meaning in English: to withdraw;to leave;to pull out;to retire

Definition: Lift your weight to a high place.