JLPT N1
胴上げ
胴上げ is a Japanese celebration where a group tosses a leader or hero into the air after a big win.
Readings
Other forms
胴上げする to toss someone in the air
Noun, Suru verb
Tossing someone in the air (in celebration)
The act of a group lifting someone—like a coach, team captain, or project manager—and repeatedly tossing them into the air to celebrate a shared success.
Example
試合 に 勝って 、 監督 を 胴上げ した 。
After winning the game, we tossed our coach in the air.
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