名な乗のりを上あげる

expression, ichidan verb

give one's name; introduce oneself

Literally 'to raise one's name'; used when formally stating one's name, often in a traditional or dramatic context.

• 侍さむらいが名な乗のりを上あげてから戦たたかいを始はじめた。

  The samurai gave his name before starting the fight.

expression, ichidan verb

announce one's candidacy

Figurative extension: to publicly declare one's intention to run for office or compete for a position.

• 彼かれは市し長ちょう選せんに名な乗のりを上あげた。

  He announced his candidacy for mayor.