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ひきあげ
noun
raise, increase; withdrawal, pullout
economicsmilitary
1. raise, increase, hike
An increase in a rate, price, level, or standard. Commonly used for wages, taxes, interest rates, and similar numerical values.
賃金(ちんぎん)()()(もと)める
To demand a wage increase.
The consumption tax increase was decided.
The government is considering a significant raise in the minimum wage.
2. withdrawal, pullout, repatriation
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, especially troops from a position or people returning from overseas. Also used for the postwar repatriation of Japanese civilians and soldiers.
(ぐん)()()(はじ)まった
The military withdrawal has begun.
戦後(せんご)()()過酷(かこく)なものだった。
The postwar repatriation was a harsh ordeal.
The withdrawal of troops stationed overseas has been completed.

Usage

Sense 1 is common in economic and business contexts. The opposite is ()() (reduction, cut). Sense 2 has strong historical associations with the postwar repatriation of Japanese from former colonies and occupied territories. People who were repatriated are called 引揚者(ひきあげしゃ).

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