Japanese

げる

ぜんりょくをあげる
Meaning: to do one's utmost; to put forth all one's strength
Part of Speech: Verb, Expression

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 全力を上げる 全力を上げない
Polite 全力を上げます 全力を上げません
Past 全力を上げた 全力を上げなかった
Polite + Past 全力を上げました 全力を上げませんでした
Te-form 全力を上げて 全力を上げなくて
Potential 全力を上げられる 全力を上げられない
Passive 全力を上げられる 全力を上げられない
Causative 全力を上げさせる 全力を上げさせない
Imperative 全力を上げろ 全力を上げるな

Handwriting

全
力
を
上
げ
る

Example

The police are doing their utmost toward the early resolution of the incident.

Usage Notes

An expression used when devoting all available effort and resources to achieve a goal.

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