to finish doing~ (上げる) – Japanese Grammar 上げる (ageru)

Q: What JLPT level is 上げる?

JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast

Q: How do you use 上げる in a sentence?

Attach 上げる to the appropriate verb or noun form. To finish doing~

Q: Is 上げる formal or casual Japanese?

上げる can be used in both casual conversation and polite speech depending on context.

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ageru

to finish doing~

かける kakeru はもちろん wa mochiron さらに sara ni むしろ mushiro につれて ni tsurete 結局 kekkyoku にかわって ni kawatte に違いない ni chigai nai 最中に saichuu ni 切れない kirenai にしたがって ni shitagatte あまり amari ぶりに buri ni たとたん ta totan わけがない wake ga nai ば～のに ba~noni 際に sai ni ということだ to iu koto da ことは～が koto wa~ga てごらん te goran かける kakeru はもちろん wa mochiron さらに sara ni むしろ mushiro につれて ni tsurete 結局 kekkyoku にかわって ni kawatte に違いない ni chigai nai 最中に saichuu ni 切れない kirenai にしたがって ni shitagatte あまり amari ぶりに buri ni たとたん ta totan わけがない wake ga nai ば～のに ba~noni 際に sai ni ということだ to iu koto da ことは～が koto wa~ga てごらん te goran

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上げる

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to finish doing~

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📊 Pattern Stats

JLPT Level N3

Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast

Reading ageru

Post ID 50813

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📝 Usage Notes

to finish doing~

🎯 Quick Quiz

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上げる

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so much… that

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grammar pattern 上げる mean? ▼

To finish doing~

What JLPT level is 上げる? ▼

JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. To pass JLPT N3 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.

How do you use 上げる in a sentence? ▼

Attach 上げる (ageru) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.

Is 上げる formal or casual Japanese? ▼

上げる is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.

How can I remember 上げる long-term? ▼

Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.