1.
to liven up the atmosphere; to energize the mood; to get things going
To make a gathering, party, or event more exciting and fun through one's actions, words, or entertainment. A socially valued skill in Japanese group settings.
Usage
Very common in the context of parties, events, and group gatherings. The ability to 場を盛り上げる is considered a social skill. The intransitive form 場が盛り上がる means "the atmosphere becomes lively" (without specifying who caused it).
Common collocations
- 場を盛り上げる人 (a person who livens things up)
- 場が盛り上がる (the atmosphere gets lively)
- 宴会を盛り上げる (to liven up a banquet)