Japanese

がる

あがる
Meaning: to rise; to go up; to stop (rain); to get nervous
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 上がる 上がらない
Polite 上がります 上がりません
Past 上がった 上がらなかった
Polite + Past 上がりました 上がりませんでした
Te-form 上がって 上がらなくて
Potential 上がれる 上がれない
Passive 上がられる 上がられない
Causative 上がらせる 上がらせない
Causative + Passive 上がらされる 上がらされない
Imperative 上がれ 上がるな

Handwriting

上
が
る

Example sentences

The rain stopped and a beautiful rainbow appeared.
物価は上がる一方だ。
Prices are only continuing to rise.
気温が徐々に上がってきた。
The temperature has gradually started to rise.
努力の結果、試験の成績が上がった。
As a result of my efforts, my exam grades improved.
ゴールが決まった瞬間、スタジアムに歓声が上がった。
The moment the goal was scored, a cheer rose in the stadium.
緊張を和らげるために、ステージに上がる前に大きく深呼吸をした。
I took a deep breath before going on stage to ease my nerves.
お風呂から上がって、タオルで体を拭いた。
I got out of the bath and wiped my body with a towel.
将来の経済状況について懸念の声が上がっている。
Voices of concern are rising regarding the future economic situation.
仕事の給料が上がって嬉しい。
I'm happy that my salary for work increased.
料理の腕前が上がった。
My cooking skills have improved.

Usage Notes

Has many meanings including physical movement upwards, finishing a task, or entering a house. Also refers to rain stopping.

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