🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

持ち上げ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mochiage

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Lifting/ˈlɪf.tɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"重い箱を持ち上げるには数人が必要でした。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of raising or moving something to a higher position.

    "The lifting of the heavy box required several people."
  2. 2

    A physical exercise involving raising weights.

    "Lifting weights is an essential part of her fitness routine."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'lifting' originates from the Old English 'lyftan', which means 'to raise or elevate'. It has evolved through Middle English as 'liften', reflecting the action of raising something to a higher position.

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