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VocabJLPT N5

to rise

Godan VerbIntransitive VerbTransitive VerbSuffixExpression

Definitions

1. to rise
2. to go up
3. to enter (esp. from outdoors)
4. to enter (a school)

This verb means "to go up," "to rise," or "to enter" a raised or indoor space. It can describe prices going up, a person entering a room or house, or skill levels improving. It has many uses depending on context, so pay attention to what is rising or entering.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How do you even get up here?

Sentence 2

If you go up this road, there's a school.

Sentence 3

"Go higher," the teacher said.

Sentence 4

The water started rising.

Sentence 5

His face turned bright red.