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[こう()·じょう()]
koujou
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 向上

noun, suru verb
  1. elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress

Definition and Synonyms for 向上

Improvement a condition superior to an earlier condition
Synonyms: かいぜん, 上達, 向上, 改良, 進境, 進歩
Improve get better
Synonyms: よくなる, 上向く, 向上, 好転
Advance a change for the better
Synonyms: かいぜん, アドバンス, 上達, 前進, 向上, 改良, 発展, 発達, 荒む, 進み, 進む, 進展, 進歩
Jump rise in rank or status
Synonyms: アップ, 上る, 上がる, 上昇, 上進, 向上, 昇進, 栄達, 高まる
Turn Around improve significantly
Synonyms: かいぜん, 上向く, 向上, 持ち直す, 立ち直る, 立て直る
Advance develop in a positive way
Synonyms: 上進, 上達, 伸びる, 向上, 増進, 発展, 発達, 進展, 進歩
Advancement gradual improvement or growth or development
Synonyms: かいぜん, プログレス, 上進, 前進, 向上, 進展, 進歩
March a steady advance
Synonyms: プログレス, 上達, 前進, 向上, 漸進, 発展, 進捗, 進歩, 進行
Move Up move to a better position in life or to a better job
Synonyms: 上る, 上がる, 上進, 出世, 向上, 昇進, 栄達, 経上がる, 高まる
Lift a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
Synonyms: リフト, 上り, 上る, 上がる, 上昇, 上騰, 亢進, , 向上, 栄達
Turn Around go from bad to good
Synonyms: かいぜん, 上向く, 向上, 持ち直す, 立ち直る, 立て直る
Advance progress in development
Synonyms: かいぜん, アドバンス, 上達, 前進, 向上, 改良, 発展, 発達, 荒む, 進み, 進む, 進展, 進歩

Meanings for each kanji in 向上

» yonder; facing; beyond; confront; defy; tend toward; approach
» above; up

Categories 向上 is a member of

Change undergo a change
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Turn undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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Improve get better
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Development act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
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Develop grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment
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Procession the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
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Moving Ridge one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
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Shift a qualitative change
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Condition a state at a particular time
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Sample Sentences for 向上

Developing his ability of speaking English, it seems, is his purpose of studying abroad.
New truth and knowledge always elevate human life and most usually find practical application.
Reading improves the mind.
The best way for adjusting the gap between the internal and the external price and securing economic growth is to promote the non-manufacturing industry's productivity by aggressive investing in facilities.
The women longed to climb up the social ladder.

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