向上（こうじょう）
JLPT N3 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: improvement / advancement
Example sentences
- 技術の向上のために練習を続ける。 — I keep practicing to improve my skills.
- 生活の質が向上した。 — The quality of life has improved.
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