launch; lift-off; shooting off (fireworks)
Used for sending rockets, satellites, or fireworks into the sky. For fireworks, it can also refer to the display itself.
The rocket launch has been postponed to tomorrow.
I watched the fireworks display at the summer festival.
Refers to the conclusion of a project, event, or theatrical run. Often used in compound words like 打ち上げ会 (wrap party).
The end of the theatrical run is approaching.
wrap party; completion celebration
A party held to celebrate the successful completion of a project, performance series, or similar endeavor. Often used in the compound 打ち上げ会.
See also: 打ち上げ会
After filming ended, we had a great time at the wrap party.
The new rocket was successfully launched.
The long theatrical run finally came to an end.
I attended the wrap party after the filming was finished.
The launch was postponed because of the typhoon.
We toasted at the wrap party to celebrate the successful completion.
launch vehicle; carrier rocket
wrap party; completion celebration
Rare kanji form combining 打 and 揚げ without okurigana; it is rarely used.