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Kotomora

みこしを上あげる

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Meanings

1

expression, ichidan verb

get up; rise from one's seat

Literally 'to lift the portable shrine', but idiomatically means to stand up or get moving, often after being seated for a while. Casual and somewhat old-fashioned.

2

expression, ichidan verb

get started; set to work; go into action

Figurative extension: to finally start doing something after procrastinating or hesitating. Often used when someone is slow to begin a task.