Translation guide
How to express the action of putting something up in Japanese, depending on what is being put up and where.
To hang, mount, or place something on a vertical surface or elevated position.
General verb for hanging something on a hook, wall, or hanger. Used for pictures, coats, curtains, etc.
I put up a picture on the wall.
Please put your coat on a hanger.
To stick or paste something onto a surface. Used for posters, stickers, notices, etc.
I put up a poster on the wall.
To display or decorate with something. Implies putting up for decorative purposes.
We put up a Christmas tree.
To install or attach equipment or fixtures. More technical than 掛ける.
We put up an air conditioner.
To erect, set up, or open something that unfolds or expands.
Used for setting up tents, nets, strings, etc. Also for opening umbrellas (though さす is more common for umbrellas).
We put up a tent.
To stand something up, like a pole, sign, or tent (focus on erecting).
Specifically for opening an umbrella.
To construct or erect a building, wall, or similar.
To offer or mount opposition.
To endure or tolerate an unpleasant situation.
To provide or supply money for a purpose.
To nominate or propose someone or something.
English 'put up' covers many distinct actions. Japanese uses different verbs depending on the object and method. Avoid directly translating 'put up' as one word.
put up a picture vs. put up a poster
We put up a sign.
It started raining, so I put up my umbrella.
They put up a castle.
She put up with the pain.