JLPT N1
上がったり
「あがったり」
It’s a casual phrase for when a business, plan, or situation is completely ruined.
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あがったり often written in hiragana
Na-adjective, Noun
Done for / Ruined
Describes a state of complete failure or ruin, where a situation is beyond repair and has hit rock bottom. It’s typically used for businesses, finances, or plans that have collapsed.
Example
あの 店 は 客 が 全然 来なくて 、 もう 上がったり だ 。
That shop has no customers at all; it's completely done for.
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