Japanese

げる

こえをあげる
Meaning: to raise one's voice; to speak out; to cry out
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

声
を
上
げ
る

Example

Many people raised their voices in opposition.

Usage Notes

Used both for physically shouting and for expressing opinions or protests publicly.

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