Japanese symbol for “upload”
上げる
あげる
Romaji: ageru
to raise; to elevate
In Japanese, upload is 上げる, read あげる (ageru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v1, vt to raise; to elevate
- v1, vt to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf)
- v1, vt to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage)
- v1, vt to show someone (into a room); to let in (e.g. a guest)
- v1, vt to give
- v1, vt to enrol (one's child in school); to enroll; to send (one's child; e.g. to college)
Written forms: 上げる、騰げる. Readings: あげる、アゲる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “upload”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| アップ | アップ appu | upload; posting online |
| うｐ | うぷ upu | upload |
| ＵＬ | ユー・エル yuu・eru | upload |
| アップロード | アップロード appuroodo | upload |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 以上 | いじょう ijou | not less than ...; ... and over; ... and above |
| 売り上げ | うりあげ uriage | amount sold; sales; proceeds |
| 上昇 | じょうしょう joushou | rising; ascending; climbing |
| 向上 | こうじょう koujou | elevation; rise; improvement |
| 上司 | じょうし joushi | (one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups |
| 地上 | ちじょう chijou | above ground; on the ground; earth's surface |
See also: Chinese symbol for “upload”.
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