高揚

こうよう elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale)

Why it means this

高 (high) + 揚 (lift up) — a swelling or lifting — of spirits, morale, or a mood (士気の高揚; 気分が高揚する). Also written 昂揚.

Breakdown

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