Japanese Word · Intermediate
巻き上げる
to blow up, to kick up
Pronunciation: [ma̠kʲia̠ɡe̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to blow up, to kick up
Example
風が枯れ葉を巻き上げる。
The wind blows up dead leaves.
Practice tips
- Practice 巻き上げる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.