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Japanese

たかぶる
Meaning: to become excited; for one's emotions or spirits to rise
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 昂る 昂らない
Polite 昂ります 昂りません
Past 昂った 昂らなかった
Polite + Past 昂りました 昂りませんでした
Te-form 昂って 昂らなくて
Potential 昂れる 昂れない
Passive 昂られる 昂られない
Causative 昂らせる 昂らせない
Causative + Passive 昂らされる 昂らされない
Imperative 昂れ 昂るな

Example

試合の前は、選手の気持ちが昂る。
Before a match, a player's emotions can run high.

Usage Notes

Describes emotions or enthusiasm rising, often before an important event. It can sound more elevated or literary than a simple word for being excited.

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