釣り上げ

This is the 10165th most frequent Japanese word.


釣り上げ

"釣り上げ" means "to fish up" or "to raise or pull up (a caught fish)."


In this sentence, '釣り上げ' is used to describe the act of catching or pulling up a fish using fishing equipment.

彼は魚を釣り上げた。

He caught a fish.


Here, '釣り上げ' figuratively denotes increasing or raising something, specifically prices, beyond a normal level.

価格を釣り上げるのはよくない。

Raising the prices excessively is not good.


In this context, '釣り上げ' metaphorically implies acquiring or collecting something, such as money, in a substantial amount.

彼はすばやく稼いで金を釣り上げた。

He quickly earned and pulled in money.