raise one's hand

Verb

often with 'against' or 'to'

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see raise, hand. / To volunteer. / To vote; to indicate agreement or approval. / To ask a question or make a request.

Japanese Meaning

ボランティアとして自ら進んで手を挙げる行為を示す。 / 意見の表明や賛成・承認を示すために手を挙げる行為。 / 質問をする、または何らかの依頼をする際に手を挙げる行為。

What is this buttons?

The teacher reminded the class that it is polite to raise one's hand before speaking.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

先生は、発言する前に手を挙げるのが礼儀だとクラスに注意した。

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Sense（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see raise, hand.

She raised her hand to touch his face.

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Sense（2）

To volunteer.

The sergeant asked for someone to cross the minefield, and Private Muggins raised his hand.

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Sense（3）

To vote; to indicate agreement or approval.

Kevin pounded his fists into the desk and started crying. “You just hate me,” he wailed. Mrs. Pascual put her book down and said to her class, “Please raise your hand if you think that I hate Kevin.”

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