顔を上げる
Reading: かおをあげる
Meaning: to raise one's face, to look up
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Example Sentence
ゆっくり 顔を上げて 微笑んだ
She slowly raised her face and smiled.
Usage Notes
Used literally for raising one's face, or figuratively for regaining confidence.
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