expression, ichidan verb
raise an army; take up arms
A fixed expression meaning to mobilize troops or start a military campaign. Often used in historical or formal contexts.
反乱軍は地方で兵を挙げた。
The rebel forces raised an army in the provinces.
Compound of 兵 (hei, 'soldier, army') + を (o, object marker) + 挙げる (ageru, 'raise, muster'). The phrase follows a classical Chinese-derived pattern for raising troops.