NichiDict

ささげる

N1
捧げる
献げる奉げる
[sasageru]
Illustration for 捧げる

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to lift up; to hold up; to hold above eye level

2.IchidanTransitive

to give; to offer; to consecrate

3.IchidanTransitive

to devote; to sacrifice; to dedicate

Examples

彼女は医療の発展に生涯を捧げた研究者だ。

She is a researcher who devoted her life to medical advancement.

神前に供え物を捧げて豊作を祈願した。

Offerings were presented before the shrine to pray for a good harvest.

選手たちはトロフィーを高く捧げて喜びを表した。

The players held the trophy high to express their joy.