Illustration: On a broad riverside recreation field, a child runs into the breeze while paying out string from a wooden spool. A simple diamond-shaped kite has caught the wind and climbed well above their head, its tail streaming behind it.

JLPT N2verbLevel estimated by Bebop

揚あげる

ageru

to fly, to hoist, to launch

Used for kites, flags, and fireworks. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

彼かれはたこを揚あげた。
He flew a kite.
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花火はなびが四方八方しほうはっぽうであげられた。
The fireworks were set off on all sides.
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彼かれは息子むすことたこをあげた。
He flew a kite with his son.
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Kanji in 揚

揚raise; elevateOnヨウKunあげる・あがる

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