ichidan verb, transitive verb
Physically picking something up from the ground or a surface. Often implies a deliberate action.
See also: 取り上げる
落ちていた財布を拾い上げた。
I picked up the wallet that had fallen.
彼は床に落ちたペンを拾い上げてくれた。
He picked up the pen that had fallen on the floor for me.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
pick out; single out; point out
Selecting or highlighting something from a larger set, such as key points in a text or a person from a group. Often used in analytical or evaluative contexts.
記事から重要なポイントを拾い上げて報告した。
I picked out the important points from the article and reported them.
彼女は数多くの応募者の中から才能のある若者を拾い上げた。
She singled out a talented young person from among the many applicants.