打ち上げ

打ち上げ

"打ち上げ" means "launch" (e.g., of a rocket) or "afterparty" (celebration following an event).

Here, '打ち上げ' refers to the launching of a rocket, emphasizing its literal technical meaning.

ロケットの打ち上げを見に行きました。

I went to see the rocket launch.

In this context, '打ち上げ' denotes the initiation or start of a project, focusing on the metaphorical launch as it pertains to starting activities.

プロジェクトの打ち上げが成功しました。

The project's launch was successful.

This example uses '打ち上げ' to indicate the commencement of a new research initiative or study, applying the term to an academic or development context.

新しい薬の研究の打ち上げに期待しています。

I am looking forward to the launch of new drug research.