上昇

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 上昇（じょうしょう） means moving upward in position or increasing in a numerical value.
• Basic usage: Use it for a rise in temperature or a balloon ascending into the air.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Rising versus raising
  • 温度が上昇する describes a rise in temperature.
  • 温度を上げる describes someone or something raising the temperature.