expression, ichidan verb
put away bedding; clear away the futon
Refers to the daily act of folding and storing one's futon or bedding after waking up. Common in traditional Japanese lifestyle contexts.
朝起きたら、すぐに床を上げて部屋を片付けます。
When I get up in the morning, I immediately put away the futon and tidy the room.
expression, ichidan verb
Figurative extension: putting away the sickbed implies recovery. Used when someone has been bedridden and is now well enough to resume normal activities.
長い入院生活の後、ようやく床を上げることができた。
After a long hospital stay, I was finally able to get out of bed and recover.