Translation guide
The English phrase 'tuck up' has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: folding or securing something upward (like a hem or sleeves), tucking in bedclothes, and the idiomatic 'tuck into' (eating heartily). It also includes less common meanings like curling up or tucking legs under the body.
To fold or roll up the edge of clothing or fabric and secure it, such as tucking up a hem, sleeves, or a skirt.
Means to roll or tuck up sleeves, trousers, etc. Commonly used for rolling up sleeves before work.
He tucked up his sleeves.
Literally 'fold back'. Used for turning up cuffs, hems, or edges.
I tucked up the hem of my jeans.
To tuck up or hitch up clothing, often used for skirts or kimono.
She tucked up the hem of her kimono.
To tuck the edges of blankets or sheets securely under a mattress or around a person.
Describes the action of tucking in the edges of a duvet or blanket. More descriptive than a single verb.
The mother tucked up the child's blanket.
Means to put a blanket on someone securely, implying tucking in. Less specific about tucking edges under.
To start eating food eagerly and with enjoyment. Often used as 'tuck into'.
To pull one's legs up close to the body, often while sitting or lying down.
There is no single Japanese verb that perfectly matches 'tuck up' for bedding. Use descriptive phrases like 掛け布団の端を押し込む (push in the edges of the duvet) or 布団をしっかり掛ける (put the blanket on securely).
まくり上げる is typically for sleeves or pant legs (rolling up), while たくし上げる is often for skirts or kimono (hitching up). Both imply tucking or folding upward.
tuck up sleeves
tuck up the hem of a kimono
Since it was cold, I tucked him up well.
She tucked into the rice ball.
He tucked his legs up on the chair.