NichiDict

見上げる

N2
みあげる
見あげる
[miageru]
Illustration for 見上げる

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to look up at; to raise one's eyes

2.IchidanTransitive

to look up to; to admire; to respect

Examples

星空を見上げると心が落ち着く気がするんだ。

Looking up at the starry sky makes me feel calm.

彼女の努力は見上げたものだと皆が認めている。

Everyone acknowledges that her efforts are admirable.

高い建物を見上げて首が痛くなってしまった。

I looked up at the tall building and my neck started to hurt.