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VocabJLPT N3

to ascend

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to ascend
2. to go up
3. to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun)
4. to go to (the capital)

This verb means to rise or ascend, particularly used when describing the sun or moon rising in the sky. It can also be used to describe climbing upward, such as going up a hill or stairs, though different kanji may be used depending on context.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said something crazy like, "Let's talk until the sun rises."

Sentence 2

Look at that smoke — it's rising straight up to the ceiling.

Sentence 3

Should we leave before the sun rises?

Sentence 4

He said, "I had a dream where I rose all the way up past the clouds."

Sentence 5

She said, "When the morning sun rises, yesterday is finally over."