Translation guide
The English phrasal verb "turn up" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common ones for learners: arriving or appearing, increasing volume or intensity, finding something unexpectedly, and folding or rolling up fabric. Each meaning is explained with natural Japanese expressions.
To arrive at a place, often unexpectedly or casually; to show up.
General verb for appearing or showing up. Can be used for people or things.
He suddenly turned up at the party.
Casual way to say someone comes or shows up. Often implies a bit of effort or journey.
She turned up late.
Literally 'show one's face'. Used for making a brief appearance at an event.
I'll turn up for a little while.
To raise the volume, heat, or intensity of something.
General verb for raising something. Used with volume, temperature, etc.
Turn up the TV volume.
Literally 'make big'. Common for increasing volume or size.
Turn up the radio a bit more.
To strengthen or intensify. Used for abstract things like pressure or force.
To discover something by chance, especially after searching.
To fold or roll the edge of something, like a cuff or collar, upward.
The English phrasal verb 'turn up' cannot be directly translated as a single Japanese verb. Always choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
暖房を強めてください。
Please turn up the heat.
He turned up his sleeves.