Translation guide
The English phrasal verb "put up" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses for learners: physically raising or displaying something, providing accommodation, tolerating something unpleasant, and offering resistance. It also includes less common meanings like proposing an idea or candidate, and providing funds.
To physically lift something to a higher position, or to hang or mount something so it is visible.
Used for raising something high, like a flag or a sign, often with a sense of displaying it prominently.
Used for putting up something flat by sticking or pasting, like a poster or notice.
put up a poster on the wall
put up a notice on the bulletin board
Used for hanging something up, like a picture or curtains.
Used for erecting or setting up something vertical, like a tent or a pole.
General verb for raising something, can be used for putting up hands, a flag, etc.
To let someone stay in your home or provide a place to sleep.
To let someone stay overnight at your place. Transitive verb.
put up a friend for the night
ended up putting someone up on short notice
Causative form of 泊まる (to stay), meaning to let/make someone stay. Slightly more forceful than 泊める.
put him up at my house
Formal expression meaning to provide lodging.
put up disaster victims
To accept or bear an annoying or difficult situation without complaining.
To endure, put up with, or be patient with something. Very common.
I can't put up with his attitude
put up with the noise
To endure or withstand something, often physical or emotional hardship.
To accept something reluctantly or put up with it, often used in formal contexts.
To defend oneself or fight back against someone or something.
To suggest an idea, plan, or person for consideration.
To supply money for a project or venture.
Do not translate "put up" word-for-word as 置く (put) + 上に (up). This will not convey the intended meaning. Always choose the appropriate Japanese verb or phrase based on the specific meaning.
泊める is the standard transitive verb for giving someone a place to stay. 泊まらせる is the causative of 泊まる and can imply allowing or making someone stay, sometimes with a nuance of reluctance or imposition.
我慢する is more about patience and putting up with annoying situations or people. 耐える is often used for enduring physical pain, hardship, or strong emotions. There is overlap, but 耐える can sound more serious.
I can't put up with this noise any longer.
They put up a tent in the park.
She put me up for the night.
put up with the pain
can't put up with his rudeness
had no choice but to put up with those conditions
最後まで戦う
put up a fight until the end