JMdict: 2210610

手を挙げる 【てをあげる】

  1. [exp,v1] to raise one's hand
  2. [exp,v1] to surrender
  3. [exp,v1] to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike)
  4. [exp,v1] to become better (at something); to improve
  5. [exp,v1] to throw one's hat in the ring; to volunteer; to indicate one intends to participate; to raise one's hand
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
手 Hand シュ, ズ て, て-, -て, た-
挙 Raise, Plan, Project, Behavior, Actions キョ あ.げる, あ.がる, こぞ.る