The act of tucking or hemming fabric (e.g., in clothing), or the hem created by that process.
靴を履くので、ズボンの裾上げをしてもらった。
Because of the shoes, I had the pants hemmed (shortened).
このドレスは肩の上げが必要だ。
This dress needs the shoulder seams adjusted (taken up).
縫い上げの仕上がりがきれいだと、服全体の印象が良くなる。
If the hemming is done neatly, the whole garment looks better.
A rise or increase (e.g., in price, wages); the act or amount of raising.
電気料金の上げが来月から実施される予定だ。
An increase in electricity charges is scheduled to take effect from next month.
会社は従業員の賃上げを検討している。
The company is considering raising employee wages.
物価の上げにより生活費がかさんだ。
Rising prices have increased the cost of living.