Translation guide
The English phrase 'rise up' can express physical upward movement, standing up, rebellion, or metaphorical emergence. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents for each meaning.
To get up onto one's feet
The most direct and common verb for standing up.
He rose up from his chair.
Often used for getting up from a lying position, like getting out of bed.
She rose up from the bed.
To go up into the air or to a higher position
General verb for rising or going up. Intransitive.
Smoke rose up into the sky.
Often used for the sun, moon, or climbing. Intransitive.
Specifically for smoke, steam, or mist rising up. Literary feel.
To rise up against authority or oppression
To come into being or prominence, like a new movement or feeling
The sun rises up in the east.
Steam is rising up.
We must rise up against injustice.
Literally 'to unfurl the banner of rebellion.' A dramatic, literary expression.
They rose up in rebellion against the government.
A new social movement rose up.