No. 786 in Japanese
挙げ
"挙げ" (あげ) means "raise," "list," or "perform" (an action) depending on context.
In a sentence
具体例を挙げて説明してください。
Please explain by giving specific examples.
In this sentence, '挙げ' (age) is used to mean 'to give' or 'to cite' examples.
手を挙げて発言してください。
Please raise your hand and speak.
Here, '挙げ' (age) signifies 'to raise' one's hand as a gesture or action.
ゲストのために祝宴を挙げました。
We held a celebratory feast for the guest.
In this case, '挙げ' (age) is employed to mean 'to hold' an event such as a ceremony or celebration.
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