JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
揚 — raise
- Reading
- ヨウ・あ.げる・\~あ.げ・あ.がる
- Meaning
- raise; elevate; hoist; praise; extol; fry in deep fat
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
揚 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・あ.げる・\~あ.げ・あ.がる and it means raise; elevate; hoist; praise; extol; fry in deep fat. 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.
揚 appears in everyday japanese words such as 揚げる (to lift).
Japanese words containing 揚
Frequently asked questions
What does 揚 mean in Japanese?
揚 means raise; elevate; hoist; praise; extol; fry in deep fat in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 揚 read?
揚 is read ヨウ・あ.げる・\~あ.げ・あ.がる. Reading it inside real words — 揚げる — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 揚 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 揚 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 揚 in a word?
A common word containing 揚 is 揚げる (あげる) — "to lift". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 揚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 揚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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