Japanese

じょうしょう
Meaning: rising; ascending; increase
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

上
昇

Example sentences

The temperature rose sharply.
物価の上昇につれて、生活費も高くなった。
As prices rose, the cost of living also became higher.
急激な上昇の反動で、株価が暴落した。
The stock market crashed as a reaction to the sudden rise.
地球温暖化の影響で、海面が上昇していると言われている。
It is said that sea levels are rising due to the effects of global warming.
物価の上昇を抑制するために、金利が引き上げられた。
Interest rates were raised to suppress the rise in prices.
昨夜の豪雨で川の水位が急激に上昇した。
The river's water level rose rapidly due to last night's heavy rain.
物価の上昇が続き、家計が苦しくなっている。
As prices continue to rise, the household budget is becoming tight.
飛行機は強い上昇気流に乗って、一気に高度を上げた。
The airplane caught a strong updraft and gained altitude all at once.
大雨の影響で、川の水位が急激に上昇している。
Due to the heavy rain, the river's water level is rising rapidly.
物価の上昇は、多くの消費者の生活に影響を与えている。
The rise in prices is affecting the lives of many consumers.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical ascent or numerical increases (prices, temperatures, etc.).

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