JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
挙 — raise
- Reading
- キョ・あ.げる・あ.がる・こぞ.る
- Meaning
- raise; plan; project; behavior; actions
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
挙 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キョ・あ.げる・あ.がる・こぞ.る and it means raise; plan; project; behavior; actions. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
挙 appears in everyday japanese words such as 選挙 (election), 一挙に (at a stroke) and 挙げる (to raise).
Japanese words containing 挙
Frequently asked questions
What does 挙 mean in Japanese?
挙 means raise; plan; project; behavior; actions in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 挙 read?
挙 is read キョ・あ.げる・あ.がる・こぞ.る. Reading it inside real words — 選挙 and 一挙に and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 挙 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 挙 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 挙 in a word?
A common word containing 挙 is 選挙 (せんきょ) — "election". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 挙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 挙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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