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起す

おこす

to raise

Pronunciation

Definitions

Common N4
Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

1. To raise; To raise up; To set up; To pick up

2. To wake; To wake up; To waken; To awaken

3. To cause; To bring about; To lead to; To trigger; To give rise to; To create; To generate (e.g. heat, electricity); To produce See also 熾す.

4. To start; To begin; To launch; To establish; To found; To set up; To open See also 興す.

5. To plough; To plow; To till

6. To fall ill with

7. To transcribe; To write down (what is spoken)

8. To turn over (a card)

OTHER FORMS

Common N4

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